What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLERK TYPIST III position at City of Long Beach?
The Department is now recruiting for the position of Clerk Typist III. This recruitment is anticipated to close on Monday, May 5, 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 Business Operations Bureau, Finance and Facilities 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.
The Long Beach Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, unclassified Clerk Typist III position in the Business Operations Bureau, Finance and Facilities 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.
- Receive and process approved Travel and Training requests.
- Coordinate travel accommodations with contracted Travel Agency and Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) employees.
- Review travel reimbursement packages for completeness and accuracy.
- Create purchase orders and direct payments for travel and tuition payments.
- Assist with Uniform Contract maintenance and invoice processing.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Collect, disperse, deposit, and balance monies (no accounting experience necessary).
- Perform or assist with asset inventory management.
- Answer Division and Administrator phone lines.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Prepare, type, and proofread correspondence, memos, and other documents.
- Monitor and maintain the Division Administrator’s calendar and scheduling needs.
- Assign, track, and complete project tasks as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Experience working for a law enforcement agency or public safety entity.
- Proficiency in computer word processing and financial programs (Adobe Acrobat, MSTeams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Tyler Munis) is preferred, and the ability to adapt and learn new software programs is essential.
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) 570-7915.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 (855) 524-5627.
Salary : $22 - $30
