OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

California Highway Patrol · Los Angeles County

Salary: $3,829 – $4,794 per month

Closes: 2026-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Office Services Supervisor II (General), the Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for a variety of clerical duties, and consistently exercises a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing the assigned tasks for the Southern Division Investigative Services Unit (ISU). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the Minimum Requirements 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Typed responses must be no more than 2 pages in length, 12-point Arial font and answer the following questions: • Explain your background, experience, education, and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position. • Describe an experience where you exhibited one of the following characteristics:• Time Management• Dependability• Organization• Resourcefulness• Communication • Why are you interested in this position and why do you believe you would be a good fit? 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: Exercises a high degree of initiative and attention to detail. Strong time management and computer skills, the ability to work as part of a team, excellent attendance and punctuality, possess a high degree of initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Services Supervisor II (General), the Office Technician (Typing) is responsible for a variety of clerical duties, and consistently exercises a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing the assigned tasks for the Southern Division Investigative Services Unit (ISU).

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the Minimum Requirements 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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx.


The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Typed responses must be no more than 2 pages in length, 12-point Arial font and answer the following questions:
  1. Explain your background, experience, education, and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.
  2. Describe an experience where you exhibited one of the following characteristics:• Time Management• Dependability• Organization• Resourcefulness• Communication
  3. Why are you interested in this position and why do you believe you would be a good fit?

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:
Exercises a high degree of initiative and attention to detail. Strong time management and computer skills, the ability to work as part of a team, excellent attendance and punctuality, possess a high degree of initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $51,738. That matches the $51,738 median among 52 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

More jobs at this employer

California Highway Patrol currently has 36 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 104 current state openings in Los Angeles County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 7 days, on November 11, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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