Sheriff's Support Services Manager

Sheriffs Support Services Manager

Salary

$93,370.01 - $113,793.04 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-078000

Department

Sheriff

Opening Date

10/17/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff's Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Sheriff's Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Please note, our policy contains personal appearance standards which include prohibiting visible tattoos above the collar line or below the wrist. We ask that all applicants be able to meet this requirement.

Typical Duties

• Manage and direct administrative services functions within the Sheriffs Department.
• Assign, supervise, direct, and review the work of technical and clerical personnel engaged in a variety of administrative and operation support activities.
• Develop, supervise and participate in analytical studies of organizational, technical, and administrative problems; recommend and may approve improvements and changes in departmental methods and procedures.
• Participates in the budget review for the communications, records and automation units by reviewing, analyzing, and preparing budget requests for conformity with the overall departmental program.
• May coordinate division administrative and technical support services with other individuals in the Department who are responsible for operation and institutional services and programs, and with other departmental management and administrative personnel.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click Sheriff's Support Services Manager.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.(Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, management, personnel, criminal justice administration, information technology or closely related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional personnel, administrative or technical staff position performing analytical work or research. Experience supervising professional, administrative or technical staff is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices relating to communications, records and systems management.
• Effective personnel and supervisory techniques.
• Operations and functions of county government.
• Research methodology, report writing and basic statistics, and their application; modern office methods and procedures, including automated support applications, records and communications.

See the full list in link.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters.
• Understand, interpret and apply rules, regulation, and ordinances, and federal, state and local legislation.

See the full list in link.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. Describe your experience in managing or coordinating multiple projects involving multiple individuals. In your response discuss the methods you employ to ensure deadlines are met and projects are complete and accurate.

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Describe your experience in developing and interpreting policies or procedures.

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Describe your experience in researching, compiling and analyzing information to formulate alternatives and recommendations. Indicate a specific example including the topic, the information analyzed, the alternatives developed and the recommendation made.

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Describe your experience in preparing various reports and correspondence. Indicate the type and purpose of the reports and correspondence, and frequency in which they were prepared.

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov