Financial Office Professional I/II (Public Safety)
Financial Office Professional I/II (Public Safety)
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- Do you have an interest in working with a Public Service agency by assisting departments that protect and serve our community
Are you looking to start an exciting meaningful and rewarding career
Come join our team at the County of Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office with the chance to Make a Difference!Financial Office Professional I: Hourly rate of $22.99 $27.64 plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.
Financial Office Professional II: Hourly rate of $28.97 35.05 plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.
Candidates may be hired at the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the department. Candidates hired at the Financial Office Professional (FOP) I level can progress to the FOP II level upon completing the required training meeting the qualifications and satisfactory performance which typically takes about one year.
Start Your Professional Career with the County of Santa Barbara: The Financial Office Professional I position is a gateway to the Countys advanced Financial Office Professional career path in public sector. As you grow in your financial professional experience you will develop the knowledge skills and abilities to advance your County career to a Financial Office Professional II and Financial Office Professional Senior.
POSITION: The entrylevel fiscal position commonly uses accounting budgeting and financial management procedures; while learning how to perform the full range of fiscal record keeping clerical and related tasks. Each Financial Office Professional position may be different depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing.Vacancies: We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future fulltime vacancies in the Sheriffs Officewithin the County of Santa Barbara.
Please note that the list established from this recruitment could be used for the Probation Department should future vacancies exist.
Location:The list established will be used to fill current and future vacancies at All Locations(separate lists for different locations will not be established). Candidates must be willing to accept an assignment at any location throughout Santa Barbara County. Applicants must check All Locations on the application agency wide question and supplemental questionnaire.
HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS:
To learn more about County benefits please visit links below:Health Benefits and Wellness:CLICK HERE
Retirement Plan:
Compensation Summary:CLICK HERE- For more information on our retirement plans please visit: Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System; Retirement reciprocity with CalPERS CalSTRS 1937 Act plans and more.
To learn more about the hiring departments visit websites listed below:Sheriffs Office: .
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good time management and is selfmotivated
- Exhibit good professionalism
- Effectiveoral and written communication
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Ability to prioritize and complete timesensitive work tasks
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel and Word etc.)
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Ability to be accurate and pay attention to details
Examples of Duties
SHERIFFS OFFICE:Example of duties include a wide range of accounting and financial duties within the Finance Bureau including accounts payable accounts receivable petty cash custodian responsibilities journal entries deposits assisting in the preparation of management reports and other duties as assigned. This position also provides customer service to department employees as well as answering phones corresponding with vendors and county employees.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT:Examples of duties include a wide range of accounting and financial duties in support of the Fiscal Unit and the Department includingprocessing accounts payable creating purchase orders answering phones processing client payments setting up client accounts collections and preparing journal entries. In addition FOP staff assist in the preparation and monitoring of contracts communicate with both department and county staff contractors and clients. Due to the high level of interaction required with individuals both internal and external to the department a strong customer service focus is required.Employment Standards
The County of Santa Barbara strives to attract and maintain a work culture that is Accountable Customerfocused and Efficient (our ACE ITvalues). Upon entering this job class all Financial Office Professionals must possess the following competencies to successfully perform the essential functions of the job and to uphold our County values:
- Skill to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers decimals and percentages.
- Skill to make change receive payments and reconcile amounts on documents and control.
- Use alphabetic and numeric computer keyboards to enter data and make calculations with skill and accuracy.
- Skill to use computer operating system word processing spreadsheet and email software to create documents enter data and send and respond to email messages.
- Correct use of English parts of speech vocabulary sentence structure and paragraphs to organize and convey information.
- Skill to meet and interact with the public and coworkers courteously and professionally.
- Skill to file information alphabetically numerically and chronologically.
- Skill to understand a customers needs and use techniques to educate customers in a courteous relationshipbuilding manner.
- Utilize an understanding of the Countys organizational structure to serve and direct customers.
- Understand departmental programs to prioritize and respond to service requests.
- Skill to understand and follow confidential and privileged procedures.
- Skill to problem solve and choose appropriate solutions from a fixed set of alternatives.
Some positions MAY require the following Additional Qualifications:- A valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment.
- Work shift and weekends.
- The ability to read write and/or converse fluently in English and Spanish may be preferred. If you indicated on your application that you are bilingual Human Resources will place you on the employment list for a job requiring bilingual skills. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency your name may be withheld from future certifications in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
- Some departments require employees to wear uniforms.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Please read the SELECTION PROCESS:Be sure to frequently check your email throughout this entire process as this is the only way we will be notifying applicants regarding their status and to provide all of the important information throughout the recruitment process.- Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the Employment Standards.
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Qualified candidates will be emailed a notice to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Candidates who successfully pass the PHQ will be invited to the next step in the recruitment process. Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline or successfully pass the PHQ will result in disqualification from continuance in the recruitment.
- Microsoft Excel Online Assessment PASS/FAIL:Candidates will be notified by email with instructions on completing this online skill assessment. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation emailed to candidates. You must complete and pass this assessment in order to continue in the selection process.
- Online Financial Office Professional Examination: Candidates who successfully pass the Microsoft Excel Online assessment will be required to successfully pass the online Financial Office Professional examination. Candidates who advance to this step will be notified by email with instructions to complete the online examination. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation. Candidates must complete and pass the assessment to be placed on the employment list.
VETERAN PREFERENCE POINTS:Veterans preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or (2) discharge from a military or veterans hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veterans preference points you must: (1) check the Veterans Preference Points box on the employment application form (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 and/or supporting materials to the Human Resources Department on or before the online financial office professional examination test date and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by email during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verifications of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: TheSheriffs Office and Probation Department conduct a thorough background investigation which includes a polygraph examination. Current or excessive use of drugs sale of drugs serious criminal history unfavorable credit history satisfactory reference checks and employment history and no tolerance of deception.
BACKGROUND DISQUALIFIERS:- An admission of having committed any act amounting to a felony within five years in California or in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
- An adultfelony conviction in California or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
- Currently on Probation or Parole
- Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type number severity and how recent
- Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
- Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs; Failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying
- Unfavorable work history
- Poor credit history
- History of committing domestic violence
- Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information
Conditional Job Offer: A conditional offer is extended to those candidates who successfully complete the background investigation; if the offer is accepted you will then be required to complete and pass a medical exam prior to hire.
Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice is required for employment.All Positions: The appointee must satisfactorily complete a oneyear probationary period.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 5/20/25 at 5:00 PM PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at.
For recruitment questions please contact Recruiter Ms. Ryan at- Review Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the Employment Standards.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
