SENIOR CASHIER

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
E1255C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to be accepted.

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With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

At the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC), our mission is to serve the County of Los Angeles with fair, accessible, and transparent records management and election services. We take pride in fostering a workplace culture built on accountability, professionalism, integrity, respect, and equity.

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OUT-OF-CLASS AND WITHHOLDS :

No withholds or out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination. Applicants must fully meet the required experience by the last day of filing period.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Cashier has immediate charge of a large cashiering group engaged in the receipt and disbursement of cash, valuables, and negotiable instruments. Responsibilities include the supervision of a large cashiering unit or by its responsibility for assisting in the direction of the activities and personnel of a large cashiering division requiring the supervision of large numbers of recurrent personnel during peak collection periods.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Receives collections made by cashiers and totals and balances receipts, accounting for any discrepancies.

Creates daily deposit reports, prepares deposit receipts and checks deposit vouchers with letters of transmittal.

Supervises and has immediate responsibility for the maintenance of records, funds and valuables received and the preparation of reports through an automated process.

Responsible for revolving funds, issuance of banks, and safekeeping of checks.

Supervises the receipt, chain of custody, and transfer of daily collections.

Prepares regular and special reports such as complete reports of transactions and statements of collections through an automated process.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Three (3) years of office clerical experience, two (2) years of which must have been in the handling of cash receipts or disbursements and in the keeping of cash records.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional points will be awarded if you possess any of the following desirable qualifications.

• Work experience in a supervisory clerical capacity at the level of* Los Angeles County Supervising Clerk** or higher.
• Two years of experience performing cash-handling or financial operations in a high-volume environment involving approximately 100-150 transactions per day and/or large cash receipts or deposits.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, reconciling, and verifying cash-handling, deposit, or financial transaction records and reports, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience processing multiple payment methods while maintaining established internal controls and security procedures.
• Experience using automated cashiering, point-of-sale, financial, or accounting systems to process and track transactions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*at the level of - You may still complete this section even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

**Los Angeles County Supervising Clerk is defined as experience supervising and performing a variety of general and specialized office clerical work. Has full responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of subordinate staff; assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION: This examination will evaluate the training, experience and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. Additional points will be awarded to qualified applicants who demonstrate any of the Desirable Qualifications in their response on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

APPLICANTS MUST RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the RR/CC as they occur. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including full job title, employer, department or section name, supervisor’s name and phone number, qualifying periods, and detailed description of the job duties and experience.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include your when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDS:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For assistance, please contact us using the following information:

Department Contact Name : Priscilla Alcala

Department Contact Phone : (562) 462-2844

Department Contact Email : RRCCEXAMS@rrcc.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone : (800) 735-2929

Alternate TTY Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific