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Sheriff's Records Specialist Shift Ridgecrest

Kern County


Job Location:

Ridgecrest, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 3775 - 4511
Posted: 5 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

This recruitment is for a position that will work in the Ridgecrest area.Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Ridgecrest or their application will be rejected. Candidates must be willing to travel to this location.

Shift information: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.

Examinations:Written Exam (Weight 100%) Will be conducted for evaluating the applicants knowledge of basic office procedures and equipment operation; English language grammar and punctuation; public relations principles; proper telephone etiquette computer and associated word processing including data entry and retrieval of records and other relevant subjects.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
  • High School Diploma G.E.D. or equivalent
  • Two years of clerical experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute.
Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s) transcripts license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application you may e-mail a copy to or contact Cassandra Ramirez at .

Applicants MUST submit a copy of their typing or keyboard certificate issued within the last two years verifying a speed of 45 net words per minute and attach it with their completed application. Certificates must conform to testing standards adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Typing certificates information may be foundhere.

Character: Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony law convictions will be disqualifying and except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying. Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.

Full Job Description: Sheriffs Records Specialist
About Kern County

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to pass a background investigation.

Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern CountySheriffs Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.


Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required Experience:

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