The Job ONLY THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Pre-posted for viewing starting
Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, until 200 applications have been received or until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, whichever occurs first. **HIRING EVENT: November 5, 2024 ! *$1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU for details.
**Hiring event is by invitation only and the date is subject to change.
The
San Bernardino County Probation Department seeks qualified individuals with
no felony convictions and able to pass an
extensive background investigation, that may include polygraph testing, to provide clerical support. Positions are assigned to offices, stations, and locked detention facilities. Responsibilities include collecting, entering, processing, sorting, and tabulating information; providing general information to the public via phone or in person; answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices; processing a variety of documents; maintaining files; scheduling appointments and meetings; preparing letters, reports, invoices, and other documents; and performing data entry.
Vacancies exist in multiple cities throughout San Bernardino County. Please ensure to indicate your location availability on your application.
*For more detailed information, refer to the Office Assistant III job description.
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.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of appointment.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements Candidates must qualify under one of the below options: Option 1: Current San Bernardino County Probation Department PSE/WEX/Intern experience performing related duties.
Option 2: Six (6) months of full-time office clerical experience gained at San Bernardino County office/department. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks, including, public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone and data entry.
Option 3: One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical functions in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks, including, public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone and data entry.
Option 4: Successful completion of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate issued by San Bernardino County. The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration.
Desired QualificationsEnglish-Spanish Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply
Bilingual Skills(
Spanish/English)and
Computer Skills 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 and pass the Spanish Bilingual Test. Bilingual compensation is available; additional testing may be required.
Some positions may require bilingual fluency in another language and are eligible to receive additional compensation. Applicants must pass written and oral language competency tests in order to be considered for bilingual vacancies.
Selection ProcessThere will be an
online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Interpersonal Skills
A separate written examination to evaluate
Spanish Bilingual Skills will be administered to applicants indicating bilingual (Spanish/English) skills on the application.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. 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 on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Clerical UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
