- Salary
- $42k – $58k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
San Bernardino County is currently accepting applications for Law and Justice Office Assistants who perform clerical, fiscal and/or other support functions within the Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, or Office of the District Attorney.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Providing general information to the public via phone or in-person.
- Collecting, entering, and processing information.
- Preparing and maintaining files, forms, documents, and records systems.
- Utilizing and entering information into a variety of specialized computer systems such as CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems), CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), JIMS (Jail Information Management System), CNI (Central Names Index).
- Verifying, auditing, classifying, processing, tracking, posting and reconciling payroll, accounts payable, travel claims, billings and payments, reimbursements, accounts receivable, public assistance grants and trust accounts.
For more detailed information, refer to the Law and Justice Office Assistant job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony. Some departments may require an additional background screening, which includes a credit check.
Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.
Shift: Some positions require availability to work all shifts; incumbents may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings, and may be required to assist after normal duty hours in emergency situations. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available. Indicate shift availability on the supplemental questionnaire.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Must meet ONE (1) of the following options:
Option 1: | Six (6) months of full-time clerical experience in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office tasks including public contact, providing customers with information regarding policies and procedures, daily computer use, word processing, routine fiscal tasks, and answering phones. |
| Option 2: | Current experience as an Employee/PSE/WEX/Explorer/Intern/Volunteer in the Sheriff’s, Probation, or Office of the District Attorney Department with San Bernardino County. |
Option 3: | A completed associate's degree or equivalent (sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of coursework) from an accredited college/university. This information must be clearly indicated in the Education section of the application. If a degree has not been conferred, transcripts must be attached to your application. |
| Option 4: | Successful completion of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate issued by San Bernardino County SBC Path builder program. The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration. |
Note: Job duties must be clearly detailed on the Application. Retail sales, Cashier, and food service experience are not considered qualifying.
Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English) are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual (Spanish/English) positions must indicate bilingual skills on the application. Bilingual compensation may be available; additional testing may be required.
Excellent Computer Skills are also highly desirable and should be noted in the supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Examination Process: Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills three (3) to four (4) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. Per the county's Personnel Rules, the same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused.
Examination Process: Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills three (3) to four (4) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. Per the county's Personnel Rules, the same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused.
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Proofreading and Data Comparison
- Office Procedures and Computer Usage
- Basic Arithmetic and Cashiering
- Public Contact and Interpersonal Skills
Bilingual Skills: A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
Note: Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their email for updates regarding their application. Failure to respond to time-sensitive opportunities may require reapplication after a period of six months.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Skills
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableRetail Sales
