Clerical / Community Aide (Sheriff's Office)

Job Description:

Clerical / Community Aide (Sheriff's Office)

Description

About the Opportunity

****This recruitment is only for positions within the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office**** TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: May 26, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Written Examination: TBD
Oral Examination: TBD
To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, https://www.scsdonline.com/.

THE POSITION

The Community Aide provides routine to difficult support tasks and services to various County departments and operations under supervision. Duties within this classification may have a clerical emphasis, community partner emphasis or a combination of both. For positions with clerical emphasis, primary job duties are clerical. For positions with a community partner emphasis, the primary job duty is working with the community, either in an office, clinic or conducting outreach. This will include meeting with the public in private, group settings or during outreach events, understanding and making referrals to community resources, and fostering communication between the public and the department or County. This is an excellent starting position designed to learn general clerical and county procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

Typical Tasks

• Maintain alphabetic and numeric files by retrieving and filing a variety of documents;
• Search files for specific information;
• Monitor files for completeness and propriety;
• Receive, segregate, and route mail;
• Order, receive, log and distribute supplies, and monitor inventory;
• Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports;
• Maintain routine operational records by transferring, coding and indexing data;
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and meet and assist the public;
• Perform a limited amount of typing incidental to other tasks;
• Input data into an automated computer system;
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Sign in registered and official visitors;
• Monitor video visit;
• Accept package deliveries;
• Live scan processing;
• Cover the lobby window;
• Assist other law enforcement agencies;
• Receive and process legal documents;
• Process property releases; and
• Any other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Proper usage of grammar and punctuation;
• Alphabetic and numeric filing methods;
• Basic mathematics; and
• Modern office procedures and practices.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Follow oral and written instructions;
  
• Accurately perform a wide variety of clerical work of routine to average difficulty;
  
• Learn the operation of office equipment related to the job; and
  
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A combination of training and experience sufficient to gain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

• Equivalent of three (3) months full-time general office experience.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Participates in the PARS Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.90 - $20.55 Hourly