CLERK TYPIST III (NON-CAREER)

City of Long Beach (CA)•Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Department is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III (Non-Career). This recruitment is anticipated to close on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM OR when 200 applications are received, whichever occurs first. The Long Beach Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for part-time, unclassified Clerk Typist III (Non-Career) positions in the Community Services Bureau - Youth & Community Engagement Division, Business Operations Bureau - Personnel Division and the Patrol Bureau - Duty Chief Division. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for professional development and provide valuable exposure to a wide range of administrative and operational support functions in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive information. These positions are well-suited for someone who enjoys supporting a team, communicates clearly, and takes pride in being accurate and organized. Attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are essential. The successful candidate will be comfortable with standard office technology and thrive in a busy, service-oriented workplace. The Long Beach Police Department is the second largest municipal police agency in Los Angeles County and provides law enforcement services to the 7th largest city in the State of California. LBPD is dedicated to professional, proactive, and innovative policing and is committed to fostering and maintaining positive relationships with the diverse community it serves. Non-career employees are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. Non-Career employees are limited to 1,600 work hours per service year and are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours. This is an at-will, part-time position. Selected candidates will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Specific job functions will vary depending on the Clerk Typist III (Non-Career) department bureau placement, but examples of duties could include the following: Community Services Bureau - Youth & Community Engagement Division: Provide clerical support for community engagement efforts; Coordinate community engagement event logistic; Answer Division and Administrator phone lines; Assist with community outreach activities as needed; Assist with special projects as needed.; Arrange meetings, conferences and teleconferences as needed; Maintain division files and records; Perform other duties as assigned. Business Operations Bureau - Personnel Division: Perform and assist with Personnel File Digitization projects; Answer Division and Administrator phone lines; Sort and distribute incoming mail and other personnel documents; Maintain division files and records; Assign, track, and complete project tasks as directed; Perform other related duties as assigned. Patrol Bureau - Duty Chief Division: Monitor and maintain the Division Administrator's calendar and scheduling needs; Assign, track, and complete project tasks as directed; Prepare, type, and proofread correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents; Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to type neatly and accurately at a net speed of 40 words per minute.
Ability to file in alphabetical and numerical order.
Ability to make simple mathematical computations.
Ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience working for a law enforcement agency or public safety entity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note and Outlook).
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate organizational and time management capabilities.
Flexibility in taking on new tasks and assignments.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work with staff and management at all levels of the department and the City.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Willingness to learn new software programs and an interest in technology.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support for community engagement efforts
Coordinate community engagement event logistic
Answer Division and Administrator phone lines
Assist with community outreach activities as needed
Assist with special projects as needed.
Arrange meetings, conferences and teleconferences as needed
Maintain division files and records
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform and assist with Personnel File Digitization projects
Sort and distribute incoming mail and other personnel documents
Assign, track, and complete project tasks as directed
Monitor and maintain the Division Administrator's calendar and scheduling needs
Prepare, type, and proofread correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents