Department Personnel Technician

About The PositionThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Human Resources team as a Department Personnel Technician. This position provides technical-level support to departmental personnel and administrative functions. Under general supervision, the role involves collaboration with Central Human Resources on a variety of tasks, including the preparation of new hire paperwork and separation documents, coordination of permanent employee performance evaluations and the step increase process, monitoring of evaluation due dates, assistance with departmental payroll, and the creation of recruitment materials.The position requires strong customer service skills and includes responsibilities related to event planning and coordination. Proficiency in graphic design software for creating marketing materials, social media graphics, and professional presentations is highly preferred and would be a valuable asset in this role.Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the full list of typical tasks and representative duties in the complete job description for the Department Personnel Technician.If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sheriff’s Human Resources at sloso_hr@co.slo.ca.us .Click here, to learn more about the units and divisions within the Sheriff's Office.Click here, to read the full job description for Department Personnel Technician.This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.The Ideal CandidateMinimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:RequiredA combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Either A: Three years of clerical experience equivalent to Senior Typist Clerk in a public agency;OR B: Four years of advanced journey worker level clerical experience;OR C: Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, or related field.Licenses And CertificatesCertain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.How To ApplyApplications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .Supplemental InformationBACKGROUND CHECKTo Accept a Position With The Sheriff's Office, You Must Successfully Complete a Sheriff's Background Investigation. Below Is a Partial List Of Offenses Or Issues That May Disqualify You From Successful Completion. Please Review The Below ListAny felony convictionRecent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adultPoor employment historyAny sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugsRecent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substancePoor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidentsRecent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adultAny act of domestic violence, as defined by lawAny crime committed against a childBehavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background processReasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement .Equal Employment OpportunityThe County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.