Office Technician

California Correctional Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) in Elk Grove, Sacramento County, under the Fiscal Management Section. This entry-level position supports the Manager II and analytical staff, handling clerical tasks and document preparation.

The role requires proficiency with computers, accuracy in formatting, spelling, and grammar, and the ability to manage correspondence efficiently within a government environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level position in the Fiscal Management Section.
• Requires ability to format correspondence and proofread for grammar.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support for the Manager II and analytical staff in FMS.
• Assist with formatting, spelling, proofreading and document preparation.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Typing

Proofreading

Job description

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit R04 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by three percent and will receive five PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the general supervision of the Manager II, Fiscal Management Section (FMS), the Office Technician (Typing) provides general clerical support services for the Manager II, as well as other managers and analytical staff within FMS. This position requires proficiency in the use of computers and knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. This classification is at the entry level, and the incumbent should have the ability to format correspondence; spell correctly; proofread for proper use of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary; and correct errors at a level required for successful job performance.

This position is located in the Fiscal Management Section, which is responsible for managing/tracking California Correctional Health Care Services’ budget and the development of various procedures and processes related to its management.

This advertisement is for an Office Technician (Typing) position located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-110-1139-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

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

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.