The County of Yolo is recruiting for four (4) regular, full-time positions in the class of Corrections Records Specialist I at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).
Selected candidates will be assigned to Records unit of the Detention section at the Monroe Detention Center and will have a significant amount of contact with the public, including people who have been arrested and are being booked into the correctional facility. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to conduct themselves in a calm, assertive manner and will feel comfortable interacting with a diverse group of people.
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WORK SCHEDULE
The Corrections Records team currently operates in the following four shifts:
Shift A
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Every other Wednesday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Shift B
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Every other Wednesday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
Shift C
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: 6:00pm - 6:00am
Every other Saturday: 6:00pm - 2:00am
Shift D
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00pm - 6:00am
Every other Saturday: 6:00pm - 2:00am
NOTE: This shift schedule may change in the future.
THE POSITIONUnder general supervision, the incumbent performs the daily administrative and clerical duties in the Detention section of the Sheriff's Office; and to perform related specialized detention records work as may be required.
This is the entry-level class of the Corrections Records Specialist series assigned to work in the Detention section of the Sheriff's Office. Under general supervision, incumbents learn to perform the routine, complex, and specialized clerical and administrative duties associated with jail operations. Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours, which may include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents are expected to qualify for Corrections Records Specialist II at the end of one year of satisfactory performance in this position.
HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a completed supplemental questionnaire, verification of education (if qualifying via the education pattern) and a valid typing certificate to be considered for the next step of the selection process.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of high school or possession of G.E.D. and
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of paid office clerical experience. (60 college semester units may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis).
Typing Speed: Typing ability of minimum 35 net words per minute.
Knowledge of: The Public Records Act and release of information; facility security rules and regulations; law enforcement terminology; department rules and procedures; legal documents encountered in normal performance of duties; general provisions of commonly used codes and laws; records maintenance, indexing and filing including records of monies received and disbursed; general office equipment; procedures and practices.
Ability to: Type no less than 35 words per minute; operate word and data processing equipment. C.L.E.T. S machine, and other office equipment; apply correct English usage, spelling, grammar; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work; use sound judgment in maintaining departmental confidentiality; interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations and policies with firmness, tack and impartiality; effectively control, direct and instruct the public individually and in groups; understand and follow rules, oral and written instructions; make effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action as directed; learn and use radio; respond to emergencies which may include the direction of flow of any professional and public visitors to the facility.
Special Qualifications: Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd, irregular, and/or rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
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 may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, verification of education (if qualifying via the education pattern) and a current valid typing certificate that demonstrates the ability to type 35 WPM. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
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
* Written Examination
* Department Selection Interviews
* Background Investigation
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
* Medical Examination
TYPING CERTIFICATEThere are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. See details below regarding eligible typing tests.
*Online typing certificates are not accepted. In order for your typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria:
•The test must be a minimum of three minutes long.
•The test must have been in the past 12 months of application. Typing certificates older than 12 months are not accepted.
•The certificate must include time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test. The certificate must be on agency letterhead.
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONAll candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. This examination may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in this job announcement. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of the examination to the email address included in the application. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination, in conjunction with any county or veteran's preference points.
VERIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAcceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities.
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org 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.
