Kern County hosted the fourth annual Kern County Career Expo at the County Administrative Center, drawing hundreds of job seekers and participation from multiple county departments, county communications said.

The event offered job-seekers opportunities to meet hiring managers, participate in workshops and explore county career paths. The Kern County Sheriff's Office provided on-site testing for deputy sheriff trainee and detentions trainee positions.

Organizers described the expo as an opportunity for community members to connect directly with potential employers and learn about public-service careers. County communications directed those still interested in county employment to kerncounty.com for available positions and application details.

The transcript did not include attendance totals beyond "hundreds" or the names of specific department hiring managers; it described the expo as a collaborative effort among county departments and said the event included hands-on workshops and recruitment activities.