Office Technician (Typing)

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Office Technicians to support their mission of enhancing public safety. This role involves performing essential clerical duties, engaging with inmates, and ensuring smooth operations within a correctional environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong typing skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace. Join a team dedicated to rehabilitation and community reintegration, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to type at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute.
• Experience in clerical duties and communication with inmates.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of assigned program area.
• Regularly communicate with inmates and manage documentation.

Skills

Typing Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office Software

Job description

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2025

Job Description and Duties

Office Technicians perform a variety of difficult clerical duties in support of their assigned program area.

Applicants could be placed in either of the attached Duty Statements. Please review ALL Duty Statements for position information.

** These positions work around inmates and will speak with inmates on a regular basis. **

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) serves as one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, effective parole supervision, and rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

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 into 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.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.

California State Prison-Sacramento is a high-security male institution located in Folsom, CA. Employees may regularly be required to be in close vicinity of inmates and may visit various areas within the secured housing units.

• 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.

**Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination-related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

**Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

**Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened, and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages:

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California State Prison, Sacramento Postal Attn: Personnel Department - Hiring and Recruitment P.O. Box 290001, Reprsa, CA 95671-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California State Prison, Sacramento Drop-Off Personnel Department - Hiring and Recruitment 100 Prison Road, Reprsa, CA 95671, 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  All interested candidates must submit a Statement of Qualifications to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit or submit incorrectly the Statement of Qualifications as directed below will be eliminated from the selection process. A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or cover letter will not be considered and will not be substitutes for the Statement of Qualifications.
• Other -
  Typing certificates are required for this classification. State departments will only honor typing certificates issued within the last four years and certified from a five (5) minute typing test that meets CalHR requirements, with a minimum of 40 words per minute. Typing certificate must be included at the time of submission or your application may be screened out. Please contact your local America’s Job Center of California Office to make an appointment to take a typing test.

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:

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Ability to evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; compile clear and comprehensive reports; deal tactfully with inquiries; and apply laws, rules, and office policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform difficult clerical work; operate various office machines; type at a speed of at least 40 words per minute; extrapolate information from documents; exercise initiative, independence, and originality; and maintain attendance and punctuality.

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

**SOQ INFORMATION**

A SOQ is a discussion of your experience that qualifies you for this position. It should be no more than 2 pages, Arial 12 font, including your name and the Job Control number at the top. It must be numbered and address:

1. Experience working with inmates in a correctional setting.

**Application Information**

Applications lacking the required details (titles, dates, hours, locations, supervisors, duties) will be considered incomplete. Ensure your contact info is current and check your email regularly for updates.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants must behave accordingly.

Application Methods: Electronically via CalCareer, by Mail, or Drop-off