| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $40,826.86–$58,586.74 Per Year |
Sheriffs Records Clerk I - Eastern Region
Salary
$40,826.86 - $58,586.74 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-13780-02
Department
Sheriff
Opening Date
09/08/2026
Closing Date
9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Sheriffs Office is seeking applicants to fill vacancies for the position of Sheriffs Records Clerk I in the Palm Desert and Thermal stations.
As a Sheriffs Records Clerk I, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of specialized clerical support services to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which may include interacting with incarcerated persons, criminal database verification, providing assistance to the public and other branches of law enforcement, and performs other related duties as required.
The department is seeking candidates with clerical experience in a law enforcement environment. A bachelors degree or higher is also desirable.
This position will have a 9/80 schedule and may require overtime based on department needs.
The Sheriff's Records Clerk I is an entry-level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are expected to develop independent judgment to perform duties within standardized and established policies. Incumbents will be required to develop an understanding of technical subject matter unique to the work and gather and inspect local, state and federal criminal history; apply penal codes, rules and regulations accordingly. The Sheriff's Records Clerk I is distinguished from the Sheriff's Records Clerk II, which performs specialized support activities requiring knowledge and experience of law enforcement practices, policies and procedures.
The Sheriff's Records Clerk I is a natural progression underfill for the Sheriff's Records Clerk II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Sheriff's Records Clerk II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.
Meet the Team!
The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Knowledge of: Basic functions and activities of a law enforcement agency; basic recordkeeping and accounting methods and procedures; computer operating systems; correct English usage, grammar and rules of punctuation and spelling; standard and legal requirements on confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to: Access automated criminal justice information systems to enter, modify and retrieve data into local, state and national computer systems; work in a law enforcement environment; develop a working knowledge of departmental operations, procedures and regulations; understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, procedures, rules, laws, regulations, ordinances, functions, and processes applicable to the management of local, state and federal law enforcement records; handle stressful situations with the public and cope with a variety of individuals who may be hostile, aggressive, irate, uncooperative, and/or emotionally disturbed; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Must obtain California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification within six months of employment.
Must possess sufficient typing skills to complete 35 net words per minute and be able to file both alphabetically and numerically.
Prior to appointment, must pass background check, which includes a polygraph.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental Conditions: Incumbents will be working in a general office environment which may require standing, sitting, talking, and listening for prolonged periods of time. Incumbents may be required to work mandatory overtime.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Jessica Chavez at (951) 955-5772 or jechavez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Are you currently 18 years of age or older?
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I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriffs Office as part of the employment requirements of this position.
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I am aware that any false statements made on this questionnaire will cause my name to be removed from the eligibility list or be cause for non-selection by the Riverside County Sheriffs Office. I further understand that all information and responses I provide in this application will be subject to verification through a polygraph examination should I move forward in the selection process. I also acknowledge this record is confidential and will be the property of the Riverside County Sheriffs Office.
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Are you currently on any form of court ordered Formal or Summary Probation?
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Do you currently have any felony convictions on your criminal record?
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Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence, or are you currently the subject of a domestic violence restraining order?
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Have you ever been convicted of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Wet Reckless offense? If yes, how long ago?
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When was the last time you used Phencyclidine (PCP)?
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When was the last time you used Heroin?
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When was the last time you used Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)?
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When was the last time you used Ecstasy or Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)?
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How many years of clerical experience do you have? (Experience details must be listed on your application/resume for consideration.)
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How many years of clerical experience do you have working in a law enforcement environment (e.g., sheriffs office, police department, or probation department)? (Experience details must be listed on your application/resume for consideration.)
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How many years of front-office experience in a law enforcement station do you have? (Experience details must be listed on your application/resume for consideration.)
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What is the highest level of education you have completed from an accredited college or university? (For your education to be considered, you must upload a copy of your degree and/or transcript to your application for verification.)
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Which of the following areas best describe your work experience? Check all that apply. (Experience details must be listed on your application/resume for consideration.)
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I acknowledge and agree that this position may require me to work mandatory overtime and that I will be working in a general office environment that may require standing, sitting, talking, and listening for prolonged periods of time.
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I acknowledge that I must obtain California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification within six months of employment, if I do not already possess it.
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I acknowledge that I must possess sufficient typing skills to complete 35 net words per minute and be able to file both alphabetically and numerically.
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I acknowledge that I am required to upload a copy of my transcript(s) and/or degree(s), if any, as verification of educational units completed prior to submitting my application, in order to be considered. Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
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This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the Palm Desert and Thermal stations. However, it may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Eastern Regions. Please select all locations you are willing to accept employment:
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com