- Salary
- $58k – $70k/yr
- Location
- Woodland, CA, CA
- Department
- Customer Service
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time position in the class of Sheriff's Support Specialist at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office (YCSO). Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, incumbents in this class perform and coordinate a variety of administrative support activities within the Sheriff’s Office; assists with basic information technology and telecommunication matters; and performs research and other support work as assigned.
- Receives, logs, and responds to Sheriff’s Office information technology and telecommunications helpdesk requests; troubleshoots basic concerns and requests; acts as an account authority; and coordinates requests with the County’s information technology staff; assists in new technological system implementations.
- Assists in the overall maintenance and management of the Sheriff’s Office website and various social media platforms; assists in seeking out and developing relevant and interesting web content.
- Tracks and maintains computer equipment, hardware, software, and telephone inventories; performs bi-annual physical inventory; updates records; and ensures computers have the appropriate software given the assigned staff person.
- Inventories, orders, and configures cell phones and equipment for use by Sheriff’s Office staff; orders appropriate accessories and provides basic technical support to staff.
- Performs a variety of clerical accounting functions in support of the preparation of financial reports, grants, vendor cost proposals, etc.
- Conducts online research on various topics such as advancements in law enforcement practices, and in support of grant application processes, vendor selections, etc.
- Collaborates, communicates and consults with other County personnel, local law enforcement agencies, vendors and others on various Sheriff’s Office and regional law enforcement matters.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in an office environment, preferably in a law enforcement agency.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Background: Candidates must pass a background investigation as specified by the Department of Justice and the Sheriff-Coroner’s Department Policy.
Knowledge of: Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, the Internet and other specialized applications related to area of assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; various forms of social media; basic record keeping techniques; online research techniques.
Ability to: Research and evaluate work problems, gather and analyze information, and recommend solutions; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; learn to create engaging website and social media content; prepare and maintain records; prioritize work assignments; reason logically and critically.
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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to [email protected]
All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Background Check
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Medical
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: To be determined
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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