Seasonal Clerk

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Seasonal Clerk to support the Bureau of Firearms in Sacramento. The role handles routine data entry, filing, mail processing, and basic background checks under supervision, contributing to smooth unit operations.

The position is non-tenured, intermittent, in-office, with a standard day shift, Monday–Friday, and salary in the $3,167.00–$3,570.00 range. Training is provided and potential for cross-unit work exists.

Responsibilities

• Enter, modify, update, and verify data from Firearms reports and applications; identify errors and omissions; with supervision, take action to resolve.
• Scan report forms for completeness; assist with clearing dispositions (phone calls, faxing, letters, etc.) and conduct background checks.
• Prepare files and labels; file completed documents/applications for units; draft form letters; open and distribute mail; assist in unit mail outs; answer telephones.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Seasonal Clerk (SC) will perform a variety of routine and less complex duties in accordance with established procedures associated with the various units within the Bureau of Firearms. The SC enters, modifies, updates, and verifies data from various Firearms reports and applications, identifies errors, inconsistencies, and omissions on applications/reports, and, with supervision, takes action to resolve; scans report forms for completeness, assists with clearing dispositions (phone calls, faxing, letters, etc.), and conducting background checks, prepares files and labels, files completed documents/applications for the units, completes draft form letters, opens and distributes mail; assists in unit mail outs; and answers telephones.

The Seasonal Clerk (SC) will perform a variety of routine and less complex duties in accordance with established procedures associated with the various units within the Bureau of Firearms. The SC enters, modifies, updates, and verifies data from various Firearms reports and applications, identifies errors, inconsistencies, and omissions on applications/reports, and, with supervision, takes action to resolve; scans report forms for completeness, assists with clearing dispositions (phone calls, faxing, letters, etc.), and conducting background checks, prepares files and labels, files completed documents/applications for the units, completes draft form letters, opens and distributes mail; assists in unit mail outs; and answers telephones.

Candidates may work in any of the three Branch's within Bureau of Firearms.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532226

Position #(s): 420-505-1120-901

Working Title

Seasonal Clerk

Classification

SEASONAL CLERK

$3,167.00 - $3,570.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 6

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Work Shift: Day

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Sacramento Regional Office.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney Generals website at www.oag.ca.gov .
• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!