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SalaryThis recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Sheriff’s Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties
Employment Standards
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth 12th grade and one (1) year of responsible clerical experience in an office that processes confidential/highly sensitive information AND three (3) months general clerical bookkeeping.
Knowledge of: Double- and single-entry bookkeeping methods; procedures to receive and disburse funds; United States monetary system; numerical and alphabetical filing systems; operation of personal computers sufficient to enter and obtain information; intermediate math including fractions, decimals and percentages; familiar with Microsoft Office; standard office equipment (ie: fax, telephone, etc.)
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; operate Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and the ability to learn new software; perform bookkeeping work, including reconciling reports, adjusting, and closing entries, proof reading and interpreting legal documents; perform a variety of clerical activities involving filing, typing, data entry, reception, and assisting the public; provide general clerical skills such as: answering phones, sending and retrieving faxes, filing documents alphabetically and numerically, and providing a high level of customer service to the public; read and interpret legal documents; reconcile work daily; collect, organize, analyze information and draw valid conclusions; compile and interpret statistics on various records; type various forms and correspondence accurately; use computers and other automated office equipment; write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly; accurately post figures to various ledgers, documents and records; proofread for errors in numbers, grammar and spelling; alphabetize, file and maintain various financial and fiscal records; deal tactfully with the public and other employees; organize work in proper step by step order; remain flexible to changes in workloads; communicate with a variety of people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds using patience, tact, courtesy, and restraint; follow verbal and written instructions.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
- An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
- Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 1
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement:The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance:Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
