Salary: $38,568.00 - $52,200.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 05/07/26
Location: 96001, CA
Job Number: 1081-2_SHF_042226

Description:

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2026

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING

THE ABILITY TO WORK SHIFTS, INCLUDING NIGHTS,

WEEKENDS, AND HOLDIDAYS

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MAY 07, 2026, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

Sheriff’s Record Specialist I: $3,214-$4,103 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* /$18.54-$23.67 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Sheriff’s Record Specialist II: $3,409-$4,350 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* /$19.67-$25.10 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the UPEC General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Sheriff's Office is organized into five divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner.

The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for county, state, out-of-county, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.

The Services Division includes the local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, Background Unit, Internal Affairs, and Records Unit.

The Enforcement Division handles all patrol-related matters. The Enforcement Division is responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake. The Animal Regulation Unit is also under the Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office.

The Investigations Division includes the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Lab, Shasta Interagency Narcotics Taskforce (SINTF), Marijuana Eradication Team (MET), and the AB109 Compliance Team. The Major Crimes Unit augments patrol and investigates property crimes, crimes against people including homicide and sexual assault, and other in-depth investigations. The other units such as SINTF, MET, and the AB 109 Compliance Team augment the Major Crimes Unit along with handling drug-related offenses, probation offenses, parole offenses, and other investigations, as assigned.

The Sheriff is also the County Coroner; therefore, the Coroner’s Division is responsible for investigating sudden, violent, unusual, and unexpected deaths when the decedent has not been recently seen by a physician. The Coroner’s Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who serves as the agency’s Chief Deputy Coroner.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Sheriff’s Records Specialist I: Under immediate supervision, learns and performs a variety of specialized clerical tasks involving the processing of warrants, jail bookings, crime reports, and other related matters; provides information to law enforcement personnel and the public; and to perform other duties as assigned.

Sheriff’s Record Specialist II: Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical tasks involving the processing of warrants, jail bookings, crime reports and related matters, provides information to law enforcement personnel and the general public; and to perform other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Sheriff’s Record Specialist I: This is the entry level class within the Sheriff’s Records Specialist series and differs from the next higher class of Sheriff’s Records Specialist II in that incumbents are expected to be closely supervised with frequent review of their completed, assigned work.

The Sheriff’s Records Specialist series is utilized in the Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Incumbents are assigned increasingly responsible duties as warranted and are eligible for advancement to a Sheriff’s Records Specialist II after successfully completing probation and having demonstrated the ability to perform at the higher level.

Sheriff’s Record Specialist II: This is the journey-level class within the Sheriff’s Records Specialist series and differs from the lower class of Sheriff’s Records Specialist I in that the Sheriff’s Records Specialist II is the experienced class in the series.

The Sheriff’s Records Specialist series is utilized in the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of Sheriff's Records Specialist duties under minimal supervision.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Sheriff Records Specialist I performs a wide variety of law enforcement clerical support tasks. The incumbent learns to perform various record keeping functions and serve the public with fingerprinting, licensing, and permitting needs; issuing secondhand dealer licenses and permits such as concealed weapons, explosives, and tree cutting permits; provide information regarding departmental functions, policies, procedures, and activities; perform data entry of crime reports and restraining orders, scan booking reports, crime cases, and miscellaneous paperwork; access and interpret responses from a variety of local, county, State, and national computer systems; confirm warrants; contact various agencies throughout the country to verify information such as missing persons, stolen property, and warrants; maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with departmental policy as well as all applicable laws and regulations; receive money over the counter and issue receipts; receive calls, determine proper actions to be taken, and direct callers to appropriate personnel; type reports, news releases, and other material; obtain and assemble information from hardcopy and electronic files; and to perform other duties as assigned.

The Sheriff Records Specialist II performs a wide variety of law enforcement clerical support tasks. The incumbent receives and examines different types of documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with department and legal requirements; corrects documents or contacts law enforcement personnel for corrections; enters and verifies statistical data on computer; enters, verifies, and retrieves data and information using the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) terminal; receives reports of stolen vehicles, missing persons, stolen or lost property, repossessions, and restraining orders; enters into the CLETS and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) systems; confirms and processes various warrants; distributes general and confidential information verbally and in writing; provides assistance to the public in person, via telephone or correspondence; checks Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records for both the individual and the vehicle as requested by deputies; files a variety of forms, records, documents and correspondence; distributes crime reports; inputs records and documents into computer systems using scanning devices; completes written requests for information from other authorized agencies; researches written information for background investigations to assist authorized agencies; receives money for report and vehicle release fees; makes change, writes receipts, balances sales and receipts at end of day; uses a keyboard to enter, access, retrieve, update, and change information from several different automated systems; depending on assignment, checks and issues subpoenas, summonses, writs of execution, possession attachments, seizures of property, and similar documents; knowledge of laws regarding release of records, regulations and policies that impacts the Division's work; operates standard office machines (computers, copier, paper shredder, typewriter, calculator), telecommunications equipment, microfilm equipment, photo imaging equipment, fingerprinting equipment, and various printers, and computer scanning equipment; and to perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Sheriff’s Record Specialist I:

Knowledge of: Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and automated systems; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation; and alpha/numeric filing systems.

Ability to: Write legibly; maintain confidentiality of sensitive records, documents, and information; communicate clearly and concisely by telephone, in person, and in writing; follow oral and written directions and instructions; independently prioritize workload and exercise initiative in performing work assignments; exercise tact and assertiveness in interpersonal relationships; maintain accurate records; receive and account for fees; learn civil, criminal, juvenile, and other statutes governing court; learn the legal terminology and forms utilized by the Superior Court and various County departments.

Sheriff’s Record Specialist II:

Knowledge of: Legal terminology; general office procedures and practices; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation; and alpha/numeric filing systems.

Ability to: Write legibly; maintain confidentiality of sensitive records, documents, and information; communicate clearly and concisely by telephone, in person, and in writing; follow oral and written directions and instructions; independently prioritize workload and exercise initiative in performing work assignments; exercise tact and assertiveness in interpersonal relationships; maintain accurate records; receive and account for fees; learn civil, criminal, juvenile, and other statutes governing court; learn the legal terminology and forms utilized by the Superior Court and various County departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Sheriff’s Record Specialist I: One (1) year of clerical experience involving record keeping functions.

Sheriff’s Record Specialist II: Two (2) years of responsible clerical experience involving legal terminology or record keeping functions equivalent to a Sheriff’s Records Specialist I with Shasta County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Require the ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess any responsible clerical experience involving legal terminology, banking, or record keeping functions? If yes please provide all details including but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If no, please type “N/A.”
2. I acknowledge that this position will require me to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Yes/No
3. I acknowledge that this position requires me to, within the first year of employment, obtain a California Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate of Completion for the forty (40) hour “Records” course. Yes/No
4. I acknowledge this position requires the ability to type at a speed of not less than forty-five (45) wpm? Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the UPEC General.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on May 07, 2026.A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as “Refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “See attached resume and/or cover letter.” The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit:Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Benefits:

NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.
  

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to twenty hours – in five whole hour increments – of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.9C in the UPEC-General MOU.

Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement:

• 24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
  

Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.

Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For UPEC-General employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County
  

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515

Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov

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Employer: County of Shasta
Address: 1450 Court Street, Suite 348 Redding, California, 96001
Phone: (530) 225-5515
Website: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel