SHERIFF SUPPORT SPECIALIST

About the role

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties in support of the Sheriff’s Office Booking and Central Control operations; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• One year of full-time clerical or security experience; OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Some positions require certification as a qualified user of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Nevada Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) within one year of appointment; certification must be maintained for continued employment.
• All felony convictions, gross misdemeanor and certain misdemeanor convictions prohibit the employee from working with NCIC and CJIS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law enforcement or security environment is preferred.
• Must reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities (Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Susanville) as of the first day of work.
• Successful completion of a background investigation (fingerprints, personal history statement, Computerized Voice Stress Analysis, color vision and audio/hearing tests) is required.
• Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non‑Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement covers this position.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Communication
• Analytical Ability
• Business Math
• Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

Benefits

County‑paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county‑paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

Schedule

This position covers all shifts, 24/7/365 including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work shift work.