Do you have great customer service and clerical skills? Would you like to utilize your skills and advance your career in a law enforcement agency environment? The Sheriff's Office is currently looking for detail-oriented individuals to become a Sheriff's Records and Identification Clerk I. This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $45,364.80 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5. Future Salary Increases: - - June 2026 – 4.67% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board 1.17% Market Adjustment) - - June 2027 – 4.17% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board 1.17% Market Adjustment)Now is the time to advance your career - Apply now! Sheriff's Records & Identification Clerk I serves as the entry-level position in the Sheriff's Records & Identification Clerk Series. In this role, employees develop the skills to locate, access, and distribute confidential criminal records to authorized law enforcement agencies, courts, and personnel. As experience grows, incumbents take on more complex and independent responsibilities, including detailed records maintenance, penal code compliance tasks, and conducting and updating database queries. This role supports the 24/7 operations of the Sheriff's Records Division. It requires flexibility, as assignments include rotating shifts -days, evenings, nights - as well as work on holidays and weekends. Additional information please visit Sheriff's Records and Identification Clerk I job classification. Education and/ or Experience. Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience: 1. Eighteen (18) months of full-time, progressively responsible clerical experience;2. OR; Six (6) months of full-time clerical experience, AND, completion of a college-level clerical business curriculum, which included a class in computer operation/literacy. Working Conditions. Work primarily takes place in an office environment. Incumbents are frequently exposed to computer screens. Incumbents will be assigned shift work (days, evenings, and nights), holidays and weekends. Hiring Process The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Condition of Employment. As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Background Qualifications. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a truth verification examination or test. Evaluation. Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran's Preference Policy. The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran’s Preference Policy for additional information. Military Skills Translator. Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.