Salary : $7,439.16 - $8,890.48 Monthly
Location : 1215 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 9797
Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 07/15/2025
Closing Date: 7/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
Examination Schedule:

• Performance Exam: will be notified at least five days prior to the examination

Examination:

Performance Exam (Weighted 100%): The performance exam will assess the applicant's ability to communicate effectively in writing. The exam will be administered on a computer using Word.
If the number of candidates applying for this recruitment does not merit a Performance Exam, an appraisal of application materials will be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
This position works within the Kern County District Attorney's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

• Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate
• Three (3) years of law enforcement experience in a City, County, State or Federal law enforcement agency. Qualifying federal law enforcement experience must include a federal law enforcement academy of 10 weeks or longer. Applicants must meet all requirements for peace officer status that are mandated by the California Government Code and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regulations for the class of Investigator.
• Possession of a valid unrestricted California Driver's license.

Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to [email protected]
Full Job Description:

About Kern 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 District Attorney'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.
Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

Please ensure all applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may submit your certificates to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our

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 possess a valid Basic or higher P.O.S.T. Certificate.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand to qualify for this position that I must attach a copy of my P.O.S.T. Certificate to my application.

• Yes
• No

03

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

04

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