Part-Time Clerical

City of Turlock • Turlock, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Part-Time Clerical position in our Turlock Police Department. This position requires excellent customer services skills as well as the ability to operate various types of office equipment. This position also requires knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematical computation. Candidates must attach/provide a typing certificate, forty-five (45) words per minute net corrected to the employment application form. The typing certification must be obtained through an agency that can validate the certificate, such as a temporary employment agency, employment center, school/college. A self-administered/online test will not be acceptable. This position is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive full benefits. An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. Only the first 75 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice.

Requirements

• Type forty-five (45) wpm (net corrected) (Certification required at time of application)
• Must possess a California Driver's License.
• Maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is a condition of continued employment (DMV printout is required at time of appointment).
• One (1) year of experience performing general clerical work.
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• See well enough to read instructions, read fine print and view computer screen
• Hear well enough to converse on the telephone and in person
• Use of hands and fingers for use of computer keyboard, filing, writing and answering telephones.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematical computation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical work
• Proficient in word processing
• Use of Microsoft Word
• Use of Microsoft Excel
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Operate a calculator
• Learn office methods, rules, and policies
• Learn the operation of various computer software programs
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Heavy phone use

Benefits

• Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED