Police Clerk I

Salary : $40,555.00 - $49,295.00 Annually

Location : La Verne, CA

Job Type : Full time (36 hour / week, Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)

Job Number : 25-09LR

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and dedicated to supporting the community? The La Verne Police Department is looking for motivated individuals to fill the role of Police Clerk.

The Police Clerk will play a crucial role in supporting the daily functions of the La Verne Police Department by performing a variety of administrative tasks. The Police Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing paperwork, and providing excellent service to the public and department personnel.

Ideal Candidate :

• Make an Impact : Play a key role in assisting our officers and serving the public by ensuring accurate and efficient handling of records and administrative tasks.
• Career Growth : Gain valuable experience in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Be Part of a Legacy : Join a team that is committed to upholding the highest standards of service and integrity.

To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties as required in the Police Department.

This is the entry level class in the Police Clerk series. The class is distinguished from the II level in one of two ways :

In the latter case, the incumbents of the class would lack a complete knowledge of department procedures and precedents and not yet be able to perform the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level without immediate supervision.

Immediate supervision is provided by the Records Supervisor. Functional or technical supervision may also be received from department staff.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience and Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses.

Education : High school or equivalent

Experience : Office experience performing a wide range of clerical assignments, including or supplemented by specialized clerical courses is desirable.

Supplemental Information

THE CITY

The City of La Verne strives to maintain a full range of efficient municipal services to preserve our hometown charm and quality of life while being responsive to the community's current and emerging needs. La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. Residents in five districts elect their district council member to represent them and oversee a total annual budget of over $71 million. The five council members select a mayor amongst themselves. La Verne is a close-knit community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Field Airport, and public and private schools. As one of the more desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small town charm. The City is interested in hiring an individual who exemplifies the values that make La Verne a safe, desirable, and engaged place to live.

SELECTION PROCESS

The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process. Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate.

Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews. Appointments are subject to a 12-month probationary period.

Primary communication regarding applicant status relative to this recruitment will be by e-mail; applicants are solely responsible for monitoring their e-mail communication messages and systems. Applicants are solely responsible for informing the City of changes in contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, post office boxes, and telephone numbers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible veterans should notify Personnel in writing at the time of application.

Under Federal law, employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance to participate in this recruitment is needed, contact the Personnel Office.

The City recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, physical ability or condition, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national origin, except in those specific instances whereby a bona fide occupational qualification demands otherwise.

The City of La Verne hires only United States citizens or lawfully authorized aliens.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without further notice.

Do you currently have a valid California driver's license?

Do you have work experience handling detailed, sensitive, and / or confidential documents and other sources of confidential information?If no, please respond N / A.If yes, please describe your experience.

Which of the following best describes your technical work experience with Police records?

This position is required to work a flexible work schedule. Are you willing to work a variety of shifts, to include holidays, weekends, and overtime?

How many years of workplace experience do you have performing responsible administrative duties in support of PoliceDepartment activities? These activities include data entry, processing and releasing records, receiving and responding toquestions from the public and outside agencies, and reviewing requests for reports and making determination regarding therelease of information.

Please indicate level of experience in local government?

I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the La Verne Police Department as part of the employment qualifications of this position and my further participation in this process may be denied if disqualifying information is found.

Required Question

Salary : $40,555 - $49,295