Job Description

Reviews Area Management's incoming internal mail. Independently routes the mail to appropriate staff member or unit for action. Follows up to ensure that action has been taken. Picks up and distributes inter-office mail from Management's out baskets. Opens, date stamps, and distributes all office incoming mail. Prioritizes the remaining mail, bringing items of interest or importance to the Executive Officer Lieutenant's attention. Maintains suspense file for items requiring future action. Independently composes correspondence for Management's signature. Provides backup telephone coverage for the Area. Types and processes memorandums, letters, and all confidential correspondence for Area, such as: Adverse Actions/Miscellaneous Investigations, and Citizen Complaints. Maintains confidential personnel files for Sergeants, Lieutenants, and OSS I (T).

Assembles personnel packages and mails personnel folders for transferring Sergeants, Lieutenants, and OSS I (T). Processes all paperwork regarding personnel resignations and retirements. Compiles and processes CHP 71's, Attendance Reports and CHP 444's, Summary Sheet of Absence Requests, for Management and Professional Staff. Processes and maintains health benefits for all Area employees. Processes all Travel Expense Claims. Logs and distributes payroll.

Type, process, and review all forms and documents related to Area Injury/Illness records such as CHP 121, Employer's Report of Occupational Injury or Illness; CHP 113, Injury and Crash Report, and OSHA 300. Works closely with the Occupational Safety Sergeant to ensure compliance with all related policies.

Reviews, assists in the completing, and processes Family Medical Leave Act paperwork. Processes Veterans Affairs benefits for Area's new officers. Processes Informal Discovery Requests.

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement

.


Working Conditions


Working hours Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 5:00pm. The Office Technician will be required to perform their duties primarily from the seated position in an environment that is climate controlled and exposed to predominately artificial lighting in a single-floor building.


Minimum Requirements


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents


Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-499112

Position #(s):

388-330-1139-001

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Mateo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information

California Highway Patrol

Redwood City (330)


355 Convention Way
Redwood City, CA 94063

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov


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. 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: 11/27/2025

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 in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are 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 to not 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 Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Paul Group
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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



California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:


A demonstrated interest in assuming increasing responsibility with minimal supervision. Well organized with attention to detail; ability to multi-task; ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently; excellent attendance; computer skills; and a strong sense of professionalism and ability to work in a team environment
Benefits


Free secure parking. Within walking distance to public transportation; local bus lines and CalTrain.



Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information


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

Department Website:

https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Paul Group

(916) 843-3820

Hiring Unit Contact:

Lieutenant Kendra Charlesworth

(650) 779-2700



Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Equal Opportunity & Access Section

(916) 843-3190

eoas@chp.ca.gov
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.


Additional Application Submission Requirements


Interested individuals

shall

submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-499112) and/or position number 388-330-1139-001 on the application.



It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.
Other


To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx
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.