Kern County Sheriff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $6,534.43 - $7,809.25 Monthly
Location : Depending on Assignment, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 10106
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Shift information: 5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Examination Schedule:

• Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five (5) days prior to the examination.

Examination:
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

• Two years of experience as an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator for the County of Kern.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Public Administration or related field and four (4) years of experience in the pre-hospital emergency medical care field.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid paramedic license issued by the California EMS Authority is required.

Must obtain current Kern County paramedic accreditation prior to completion of the probationary period.
Please ensure all applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to ramirezc@kerncounty.com
Full Job Description for: Senior Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
For any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Cassandra Ramirez at or call 661-868-3913.
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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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.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County 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.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their websitehere
Kern County Sheriff's Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click here.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I have two years of experience as an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator for the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

02
I have attached a copy of my Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

• Yes
• No

03
I have attached a copy of my valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License

• Yes
• No

04
I have attached a copy of my valid paramedic license issued by the California EMS Authority.

• Yes
• No

05
Have you ever been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation?
Please Note: You are not required to disclose convictions of Marijuana-related offenses per Labor Code 432.8; if those convictions are more than two years old. If you are not required to disclose a conviction, you may answer "NO" to the question above.
The fact that a conviction has been relieved or expunged does not necessarily relieve you of the obligation to disclose that conviction. (For instance, you are legally required to list all convictions relieved under Penal Code Section 1203.4.) Failure to list any conviction which you are legally obligated to disclose is an omission of a material fact which will cause forfeiture of all rights of employment with the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "YES" to the above question, complete the Conviction Summary below. If you answered "NO" to the above question, enter "NA" below.
Starting with your most recent conviction, please list all convictions (not arrests) you have received, with accurate dates and in full detail. As per Civil Rule 307.10.01, a "conviction," shall include a plea of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere.
The Human Resources Division will review your application and this supplement to determine whether or not your conviction record affects your eligibility for examination or certification. The Civil Service Commission may refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible or may remove an eligible from the eligible list for good cause.
Conviction Summary--For EACH conviction you must provide all of the following information:
1. Convicted of (Code # & Offense)
2. Date
3. Location
4. Disposition (fine, sentence, etc.)
5. Explanation of circumstances of case (add additional information as an attachment if needed)
6. Current Status (Probation, Parole, etc.)
Required Question