Sheriff's Clerk II

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

We are looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Has exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Pays close attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy
• Can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Enjoys helping others and providing excellent customer service
• Is ready to be part of a professional team dedicated to serving the community

If you're looking for a rewarding career where no two days are exactly alike and your administrative skills make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Bring your skills. Bring your professionalism. Bring your commitment to public service.

Join the Butte County Sheriff’s Office — Your work matters. Your community needs you.

A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application.

"See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a variety of general administrative, clerical, and customer service duties within the Sheriff’s Department involved in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of various legal documents, records, and reports; provides information and assistance to staff and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Sheriff’s Clerk I) or general supervision (Sheriff’s Clerk II) from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Sheriff’s Clerk I:
This is the entry-level classification in the Sheriff’s Clerk series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn Sheriff’s Department and County procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Sheriff’s Clerk II:
This is journey-level classification in the Sheriff’s Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Incumbents may assume specialized responsibility. Duties may vary based upon the department/division/program to which assigned; however, all positions require the…