OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (Mental Health)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Office Technician (Typing) to join their team at Pelican Bay State Prison. This role involves advanced clerical work, requiring strong typing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. The ideal candidate will exercise initiative and independence in their tasks while also providing guidance to less experienced staff. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential services in a correctional health care setting, with the added benefit of a recruitment and retention bonus for eligible employees. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience in California state service or two years of typing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced clerical duties with a high degree of independence.
• Handle detailed public contact and correspondence.

Skills

Typing

Clerical Duties

Public Communication

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Business or Commercial Education

Job description

Job Posting: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (Mental Health)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-467296 - OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (Mental Health)

Final Filing Date: 5/5/2025

Job Description and Duties

Employees who are employed at PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (PBSP) for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.

This is the advanced journey level which regularly performs a variety of the most difficult duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence and originality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level regularly require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., positions such as secretaries to major division chiefs and one-person field office assignments comprised of a wide variety of responsibilities). Good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively is of primary importance at this level. Typically, the work at this level is rarely reviewed. In addition, positions may have responsibility for functional guidance in training and assisting less experienced employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I: One year of experience in California state service performing clerical duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of an Office Assistant, Range B.

Or II: Experience: Two years of experience in typing and clerical work. [Academic education above the twelfth grade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience on the basis of either (a) one year of general education being equivalent to three months of experience; or (b) one year of education of a business or commercial nature being equivalent to six months of experience. Students who are enrolled in the last semester or its equivalent of course work, which upon completion will fulfill these requirements, will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered for appointment.]

To obtain list eligibility for the OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

This recruitment may be used to fill positions in Medical, Dental, and/or Mental Health Units in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

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)

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,717.00 - $4,654.00A

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Pelican Bay State Prison

Department Information

This advertisement is for a OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) position located at PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (PBSP) in CRESCENT CITY, CA located in DEL NORTE COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-467296 and position number on your application: 394-220-1139-XXX.

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

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.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.

Contact Information

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

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) and resume through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.