About the Department

Position Duties

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions. 

• Performs a variety of general clerical and administrative duties in support of Juvenile Services Officers.
• Performs a variety of duties concerning the booking and processing of justice involved individuals; initiates and completes applicable booking forms and enters booking/release information; processes transfers and/or releases of justice involved individuals.
• Accesses, enters, verifies, and retrieves data and information regarding justice involved individuals using a variety office equipment including computers, computer networks, databases, and information systems.
• Answers a high volume of incoming telephone calls and e-mails; provides information and answers questions; takes and conveys messages; refers issues to the appropriate staff or department; replies to voicemail and email messages.
• Monitors movement and activity of justice involved individuals through direct visual contact and a video monitoring system; communicates with justice involved individuals in rooms or other secured areas via intercom; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies and procedures.
• Observes activity through a video monitoring system and gives verbal direction to justice involved individuals regarding action or movement and advises staff of immediate or potential problems; notifies appropriate personnel in emergency situations.
• Composes, types/keyboards and processes a variety of rough draft and final documents, such as general correspondence, reports, forms, letters, schedules, records, bills, purchase orders, requisitions, and statistical and financial data; proofreads, edits and corrects prepared materials, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance with department policies, and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Creates, organizes, archives, scans, copies, maintains, and retrieves records, documents, reports, and files; maintains and/or establishes filing systems; audits files for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and records retention schedules.
• Collects, opens, and distributes incoming mail, packages, email communications, correspondence, reports, requests for service, and complaints to appropriate staff.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and/or repetitive tasks, such as, filing, preparing work orders; enters, edits and retrieves data and prepares regular or special reports; may perform high volume production typing/keyboarding/data entry.
• Prepares, processes, and maintains various departmental files and retrieves records; maintains confidentiality of department records.
• Observes and complies with County and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade.

• One (1) year of typing and general clerical experience. (Clerical experience in an institutional or correctional facility, in a law enforcement environment or experience as an emergency dispatcher is highly desirable.) (Substitution:  Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, office practices, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.)

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Other Qualifications

Benefits

Please click here to view the current General Unit MOU.

Retirement Benefits:  Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.

Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:

Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57

If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:

Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55

The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.

Deferred Compensation:  Participation is voluntary.  One plan with several investment options is available.  For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable MOU.

Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the MOU for information on the paid holiday closure.

Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.

Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.

Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse. 

Education Reimbursement Program:  Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree.  Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.

Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).

Specialty Pays: See MOU for information.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Supplemental Questions

01

The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.

• I Accept.

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes, I graduated from high school.
• Yes, I passed a GED equivalency exam.
• I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university.
• None of the above.

03

Please list your education from an accredited college or university.

Please include the following information:
1) Name of college or university you attended;
2) Degree received;
3) Major and minor studied;
4) Number of units completed and indicate semester or quarter units.

Type "N/A" if you do not possess any units from an accredited college or university.

04

How many years of typing and general clerical experience do you possess?

• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• More than one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience.
• Two (2) years or more of experience.
• I have equivalent to an associate degree (60 units) from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, office practices, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.
• None of the above.

05

Please indicate below if you possess experience in the following areas:
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Clerical experience in an institutional or correctional facility.
• Clerical experience in a law enforcement environment.
• Clerical experience as an emergency dispatcher.
• None of the above.

06

Describe your experience with typing and general clerical.

BE SPECIFIC. In your response, include the following:
1.) the name of your employer,
2.) position title
3.) specific types of inspections and/or surveys,
4.) dates you were employed.

Note: If you possess any clerical experience in an institutional or correctional facility, law enforcement environment, or experience as an emergency dispatcher, please list it below.
Type "N/A" if you do not have any experience in these areas.

07

Describe your experience with composing, typing and processing a variety of rough draft and final documents, such as general correspondence, reports, forms, letters, schedules, records, bills, purchase orders, requisitions, and statistical and financial data.

BE SPECIFIC. In your response, include the following:
1.) the name of your employer,
2.) position title
3.) specific types of inspections and/or surveys,
4.) dates you were employed.

Note: If you possess any clerical experience in an institutional or correctional facility, law enforcement environment, or experience as an emergency dispatcher, please list it below.
Type "N/A" if you do not have any experience in these areas.

08

Do you possess a current, valid California Driver's License (CADL)? NOTE: Military Spouses, please attach copies of your supporting documentation.
For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.

• Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, but I am WILLING AND ABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
• No, I do not possess a CADL, but I am a military spouse with a valid driver's license issued by the state of my active-duty spouse's legal residency. I understand that I will be required to submit documents to verify, including but not limited to my dependent ID, my spouse's current out-of-state driver's license, or any other document necessary to verify the information.
• No, I do not possess a valid CADL, and I am UNABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.

09

This position requires the ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

10

This position requires the ability to work standard eight-hour shifts or alternate shifts, such as ten- or twelve-hour shifts, work irregular hours.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

11

This position requires the ability to work varying shifts as necessary, and work overtime or mandated overtime.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

12

This position requires the ability to work in a locked detentions facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy.

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

13

Perform data entry with speed and accuracy at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position

• I have read and understand the above statement.

14

This position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff. Can you meet this requirement?

• I have read the above statement and am WILLING AND ABLE to meet this requirement.
• I have read the above statement and am UNABLE to meet this requirement.

15

This position requires the ability to work in an environment with exposure to justice involved individuals, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases. Employees may be exposed to hazardous physical substances and/or communicable diseases.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

16

Please provide any additional information relevant to your qualifications for this position that you believe should be considered when evaluating your application.
If not applicable, type "N/A".

17

I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education. I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.

• I Accept.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Kings County

Address

Kings County Government Center

1400 W. Lacey Blvd






Hanford, California, 93230

Phone

(559) 852-2510

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingscounty