OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

EV charging stations

On-site cafeteria

Gym

ATM

Job summary

The California Highway Patrol is seeking a dedicated Office Assistant (Typing) to serve as the uniformed timekeeper and benefits assistant. This limited-term role manages daily timekeeping, reports, and benefits documentation for CHP Academy staff, with in-office work and a pathway to permanency.

Responsibilities include ensuring CHP 415 submissions, maintaining records, and providing receptionist coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• Typing speed at least designated as per Class Specifications
• Background investigation required prior to hire
• Ability to code, process, submit and file benefits documents

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission of CHP 415 (Daily Field Records) and correct/late CHP 415 submissions for approval
• Prepare, reconcile and distribute monthly timekeeping reports; maintain absence reports
• Submit Work Period Overtime Reconciliation and Special Project Coded Overtime Reports as appropriate
• Code, process, submit and file benefits documents for Academy staff; maintain personnel files

Skills

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Job description

Job Posting:Uniformed Timekeeper and Benefits Assistant

JC-533830 -

JC-533830 - Uniformed Timekeeper and Benefits Assistant
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

$3,273.00 - $4,445.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/10/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This limited-term position may be extended up to a ma x imum of 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Job Description and Duties

This limited-term position may be extended up to a ma x imum of 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Under the general supervision of the Office Services supervisor II, the Office Assistant (Typing) performs as the Academy uniformed timekeeper, benefits assistant, maintains personnel files, and provides general clerical support. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the timely submission of CHP 415 (Daily Field Records), and submit corrected or late CHP 415s for approval. Prepare, reconcile, and distribute the monthly timekeeping reports; maintain absence reports; submit the Work Period Overtime Reconciliation, and Special Project Coded Overtime Reports, as appropriate. As the Benefits Assistant, the Office Assistant (Typing) will code, process, submit and file benefits documents for Academy staff. Additional duties include maintaining personnel files of Academy staff, processing confidential personnel forms and providing receptionist coverage during the absences.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The Office Assistant will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, and while outdoors, the employee is exposed to climatic conditions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

Uniformed Timekeeper and Benefits Assistant Classification:

OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING) $3,273.00 - $4,098.00A $3,549.00 - $4,445.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location: Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Good attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, service orientated, excellent interpersonal skills and highly motivated.

• This location offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site cafeteria, gym, an ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants.
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Paul Group
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-533830) and/or position number 388-091-1379-013 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.