Computer Forensic Specialist - Department Promotional - Sheriff

Appraisal (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application. Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Evidence Technician II in the Kern County classification system.

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Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework in computer science, business, law enforcement, administration of justice, or a related field.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle driver’s license is required at time of appointment.

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth., This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County’s Sheriff’s Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.