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CLERK TYPIST III (NON-CAREER)

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CLERK TYPIST III (NON-CAREER)

Salary

$22.07 - $30.18 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PD26-017

Department

Police - (UC)

Division

POLICE-PATROL-DEPUTY CHIEF

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

12/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

200

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DESCRIPTION

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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 TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS

+ 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

+ 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).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE

+ 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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025,or when 200 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

T he City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the UnclassifiedApplicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008. In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (8 55) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires you to attach a cover letter and a resume. Did you attach your cover letter and resume in PDF format?

+ Yes

+ No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:Do you have the ability to type accurately at a net speed of 40 words per minute?

+ Yes

+ No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (CONT):Do you have the ability to file in alphabetical and numerical order?

+ Yes

+ No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (CONT):Do you have the ability to make simple mathematical computations?

+ Yes

+ No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FILE (CONT):Do you have the ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation?

+ Yes

+ No

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS (CONT):Do you have experience working for a law enforcement agency or public safety entity?

+ Yes

+ No

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS (CONT):Are you proficient in computer word processing, and financial programs (Adobe Acrobat, MSTeams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Tyler Munis), and the ability to adapt and learn new software programs?

+ Yes

+ No

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POSITION INFORMATION: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. Please indicate by checking the appropriate box or boxes, which departments you would like to be considered for:

+ Community Services Bureau - Youth & Community Engagement Division

+ Business Operations Bureau - Personnel Division

+ Patrol Bureau - Duty Chief Division

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. If none, please indicate with NA.

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

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+ No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Police - (UC)

Address

400 W. Broadway,

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-7260

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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