CLERK TYPIST III

DESCRIPTION

The Department is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III. This recruitment is anticipated to close on Friday, November 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM OR when 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

The Long Beach Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, unclassified Clerk Typist III position in the Strategic Initiatives Bureau, Information Management Division. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and provides 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. This position is 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.

Selected candidates will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Create purchase orders and direct payments for division needs and coordinates the processing of Technology Service Requests.
• Perform or assist with asset inventory management.
• Answer Division and Administrator phone lines.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Prepare, type, and proofread correspondence, reports, memos, and other documents.
• Monitor and maintain the Division Administrator’s calendar and scheduling needs.
• Arrange meetings, conferences and teleconferences as needed.
• Assign, track, and complete project tasks as directed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain division files and records.
• Run reports and queries on Long Beach Police Departments technology systems.
• Tracks and monitors the completion of division project assignments from creation through completion as directed.
• Provide backup to the Bureau Secretary as necessary.
• Perform other 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

• At least three (3) years of professional experience performing progressively responsible clerical functions in an office setting.
• 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).
• Familiarity with City applications such as RMS, MUNIS, Spark, Laserfiche, and Business Objects Enterprise.

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, and demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• 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, November 17, 2025, or when 100 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 Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

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.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 11/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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