OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) seeks an Office Technician (Typing) for the Investigative Services Unit in Lancaster, CA. Performs timely processing of ISU documents with discretion and independence, handling confidential material and tight deadlines.

Minimum typing proficiency is required; SOQ must be included with the application. Position is 12-month limited term with in-office work; multiple salary steps are listed in the duty statement.

Qualifications

• Must type at minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications.
• Ability to spell correctly and use good English.
• SOQ must be submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Process documents generated within ISU promptly and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and prepare correspondence.
• Coordinate and communicate with ISU staff via email.

Skills

Typing

Clerical work

Public interaction

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Investigative Services Unit (ISU)-Internal Affairs Lieutenant, the Office Technician is responsible for the timely processing of all documents generated within ISU, which regularly performs a variety of the most difficult duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and confidentiality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulating policies and procedures.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full‑time employee receive a three (3) percent reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for the Office Technician (Typing) position located at 44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: 027-210-1139-812.

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

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

Working Conditions

The California State Prison – Los Angeles County (LAC) is in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) – home to our State’s Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty‑five (45) minutes North of Valencia, CA, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately seventy‑five (75) miles North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.

PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530049

Position #(s): 027-210-1139-812

Working Title: Office Technician Investigative Services Unit

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

$3,945.00 - $4,936.00 L

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift: Various

Work Week: Various

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.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (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.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Limited Term 12 Months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Special Requirements

• 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.

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:

Perform difficult clerical work, including ability to spell correctly; use good English; make arithmetical computations; operate various office machines; follow oral and written directions; evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; make clear and comprehensive reports and keep difficult records; meet and deal tactfully with the public; apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures; prepare correspondence independently utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling; communicate effectively; provide functional guidance.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at Salary and Benefits.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Merit System Principles - An Overview.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at Employee Benefits Summary.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Syre Garcia

[phone] ext: 5239

[e-mail]

Human Resources Contact:

Judd Anderson

[phone] ext: 6919

[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.

Statement of Qualification

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and shall be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin as it relates to the specific question being asked.

Instructions: SOQ shall be typed in 12-point professional font, limited to two (2) pages, single sided, candidate name, and JC number shall be listed at the top of each page. Your response shall be in question and answer format.

Please submit your SOQ with your application. Applications received without the SOQ or that do not follow these instructions will be screened out and you will not receive an interview.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

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.