The Job SALARY INCREASES 3% Effective February 2025/2026** STEP ADVANCEMENTS Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%
Are you passionate about justice and having a positive impact in the community? The
Public Defender defends the rights and dignity of our clients, seeking equitable access to justice through holistic representation and the reunification of families and communities. The Public Defender's Office is currently recruiting for
Early Representation Interviewers, who will serve a key function in the development of an Early Representation model of indigent defense. These positions will meet with arrestees in jail shortly after their booking to determine if the they have social service or treatment needs (e.g., transportation, housing, mental health or substance abuse, developmental disability or other cognitive impairments), obtain their emergency contact information and identify community ties, and prepare a report for the attorney, a Deputy Public Defender. The report will be used by the attorney for bail advocacy and to flag time-sensitive tasks necessary for a zealous defense. Additionally, the position will gather, read, and review all available discovery; compile statistical information; and update the client case management system.
*Official Title : Office Specialist . For more detailed information, view the
Office Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE **Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Assignment : Must be willing to visit clients in their home, jails, prisons, state hospitals and other settings and accept assignment as needed in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, or Victorville based on department needs.
Travel : Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during employment.
Pre-Employment Process : Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Shift work and/or weekend work : May require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding .
Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsEXPERIENCE Two (2) years full-time experience performing complex clerical tasks in an office environment. Experience must be comparable to duties performed by a clerical lead worker and/or supervisor, fiscal assistant, or other office work which is non-routine in nature and requires exercising independent decision making.
Experience must be clearly described on the application and must include performing a variety of clerical tasks including public contact and computer usage.
Qualifying experience is typically equivalent to the San Bernardino County
Office Assistant III classification and above.
Note: Retail sales and food service experience is not qualifying. Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications : The ideal candidate will have experience working with indigent clients in challenging situations, have strong verbal communication skills, and the ability to write clearly and succinctly.
Selection ProcessThere may be an
online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Office Procedures and Practices
- Public Contact/Interviewing Skills
- Work Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible
. Applications will be processed as needed; recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. All experience must be clearly listed in the work experience and supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Clerical UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
