POLICE CLERK

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

THE POSITION A

Police Clerk is a civilian position within the Police Department responsible for a variety of duties, including helping the public and other authorized agencies. Police Clerks assist with processing, maintaining, and releasing police reports, arrest information, and public records requests in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. They also enter, update, verify, and retrieve information from local, state, and national law enforcement databases, including information related to vehicle registration, firearms, restraining orders, missing persons, criminal history, and other law enforcement records as authorised by law. Additional duties include assisting with front counter services, clearance letters, data entry, statistical reports, maintaining files and logs, and operating computers and specialised records equipment. Police Clerks are responsible for processing arrest information, preparing and submitting criminal complaints to the appropriate court, and packaging filed cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office. The position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism, as Records Clerks routinely handle sensitive information and perform critical functions that directly impact the accuracy of criminal justice information, legal compliance, court proceedings, and the integrity of Police Department records. Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult clerical work of the Police Department; works assigned, rotating shifts; and performs related duties as assigned. Positions in this class are assigned to the Records Bureau or to perform staff clerical support work to the Administration Bureau or the Line Operations Bureau. Positions in the Administrative Bureau work a traditional 8-hour, 5-day workweek. Individuals in this classification assigned to the Records Bureau will be required, as assigned, to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Police Clerks are subject to being held over or called back to work additional hours, depending on the staffing needs of the department. Police Clerks in the Records Bureau report to the Records Supervisor, and the Police Clerk in the Administration Bureau reports to the Administrative Lieutenant or Captain. Positions in this class generally do not exercise formal supervision; they may provide functional supervision to volunteers, student workers, or trustees.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics or skill sets: Someone who is customer service-oriented Possesses a strong work ethic Possess strong organization and communication skills Can m aintain confidentiality Ability to multitask Experience with de-escalation tactics Someone who is punctual and can work a flex schedule Establish and maintain effective working relationships Has work experience with a Law Enforcement Records Management System Visit our careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereypark to view the class specification and essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Graduation from high school, supplemented by coursework in business, records management or accounting is required Associate of Arts Degree is desirable. One year of office clerical work is required. 2-3 years of experience with a public sector agency is desirable. Type at a minimum net speed of 45 words per minute. A typing certificate from an accredited business school, adult school, or employment agency is required at time of application. Internet typing tests will not be accepted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of :

Modern office methods, practices and procedures, including business correspondence, typing, transaction, filing and telephone answering techniques; correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, modern office equipment such as computers, word processing, dictation transcription, typewriters, etc.

Skills/Abilities :

Type at a net speed of 45 words per minute; transcribe from audio dictation with speed and accuracy; code, file and retrieve information with speed and accuracy; make simple arithmetic computations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn, interpret and apply law enforcement policies; work cooperatively, tactfully, and courteously with peers, sworn officers, superiors, and the public and learn the geography of the City. Bilingual skills in a variety of languages, which include, but are not limited to Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and/or Vietnamese, are desirable.

Personal Characteristics:

Willingness to work rotating shifts; willingness to work in a paramilitary organization, and ability to satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation.

OBTAINING A TYPING CERTIFICATE

Some of the City's positions require applicants to provide a typing certificate to demonstrate the minimum typing requirement. Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form that must clearly state the following: 1. Name of the issuing agency. Acceptable agencies are a government agency, an employment agency, a business college, an adult school, or a public school system. Internet typing tests will not be accepted. 2. Date of the typing test. The typing test must be dated within one year of the final filing date of the flyer. 3. Five-minute timed test with net speed. 4. Applicant's name. Certificates that do not include all the above information may disqualify the applicant from the selection process. The following agencies are examples of acceptable issuing agencies and administer typing tests to the public: Glendora Employment Agency 203 S. Glendora Ave., Suite C, Glendora (626) 335-4081

• Appointment Required $20 Fee (Cash Only) $22.50 (Card) Photo I.D. Required Monday
• Friday 9:30 A.M.
• 4:00 P.M. Olympic Staffing Services 588 S Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724 (626) 447-3558 $20 Fee, Walk-In Monday
• Friday 8:30 A.M.
• 4:30 P.M Foothill Workforce Development Board 1207 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 796-JOBS 8:00 A.M.
• 5:00 P.M. Free by Appointment Long Beach City College 4901 E Carson St Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 938-4111 M-R 10:00 A.M.
• 4:00 P.

M. Free Walk-In

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date. New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired. Limited exemptions may apply.