POLICE CLERK

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Salary: $4,369.00 – $5,454.00 Monthly
Location : Monterey Park, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03FT
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
THE POSITION
A Police Clerk is a civilian position within the Police Department responsible for a variety of duties, including helping the public and other authorized agencies. Police Clerks assist with processing, maintaining, and releasing police reports, arrest information, and public records requests in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. They also enter, update, verify, and retrieve information from local, state, and national law enforcement databases, including information related to vehicle registration, firearms, restraining orders, missing persons, criminal history, and other law enforcement records as authorised by law. Additional duties include assisting with front counter services, clearance letters, data entry, statistical reports, maintaining files and logs, and operating computers and specialised records equipment. Police Clerks are responsible for processing arrest information, preparing and submitting criminal complaints to the appropriate court, and packaging filed cases for submission to the District Attorney’s Office. The position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism, as Records Clerks routinely handle sensitive information and perform critical functions that directly impact the accuracy of criminal justice information, legal compliance, court proceedings, and the integrity of Police Department records.

Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult clerical work of the Police Department; works assigned, rotating shifts; and performs related duties as assigned. Positions in this class are assigned to the Records Bureau or to perform staff clerical support work to the Administration Bureau or the Line Operations Bureau. Positions in the Administrative Bureau work a traditional 8-hour, 5-day workweek. Individuals in this classification assigned to the Records Bureau will be required, as assigned, to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Police Clerks are subject to being held over or called back to work additional hours, depending on the staffing needs of the department. Police Clerks in the Records Bureau report to the Records Supervisor, and the Police Clerk in the Administration Bureau reports to the Administrative Lieutenant or Captain. Positions in this class generally do not exercise formal supervision; they may provide functional supervision to volunteers, student workers, or trustees.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics or skill sets:

• Someone who is customer service-oriented
• Possesses a strong work ethic
• Possess strong organization and communication skills
• Can maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask
• Experience with de-escalation tactics
• Someone who is punctual and can work a flex schedule
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Has work experience with a Law Enforcement Records Management System

Visit our careers page at to view the class specification and essential functions of the position.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by coursework in business, records management or accounting is required
• Associate of Arts Degree is desirable.
• One year of office clerical work is required.
• 2-3 years of experience with a public sector agency is desirable.
• Type at a minimum net speed of 45 words per minute. A typing certificate from an accredited business school, adult school, or employment agency is required at time of application. Internet typing tests will not be accepted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of: Modern office methods, practices and procedures, including business correspondence, typing, transaction, filing and telephone answering techniques; correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, modern office equipment such as computers, word processing, dictation transcription, typewriters, etc.

Skills/Abilities: Type at a net speed of 45 words per minute; transcribe from audio dictation with speed and accuracy; code, file and retrieve information with speed and accuracy; make simple arithmetic computations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; learn, interpret and apply law enforcement policies; work cooperatively, tactfully, and courteously with peers, sworn officers, superiors, and the public and learn the geography of the City. Bilingual skills in a variety of languages, which include, but are not limited to Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and/or Vietnamese, are desirable.

Personal Characteristics: Willingness to work rotating shifts; willingness to work in a paramilitary organization, and ability to satisfactorily pass a thorough background investigation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

OBTAINING A TYPING CERTIFICATESome of the City’s positions require applicants to provide a typing certificate to demonstrate the minimum typing requirement. Certification may be in the form of a certificate, letter, or test results form that must clearly state the following:
1. Name of the issuing agency. Acceptable agencies are a government agency, an employment agency, a business college, an adult school, or a public school system. Internet typing tests will not be accepted.
2. Date of the typing test. The typing test must be dated within one year of the final filing date of the flyer.
3. Five-minute timed test with net speed.
4. Applicant’s name.

Certificates that do not include all the above information may disqualify the applicant from the selection process.

The following agencies are examples of acceptable issuing agencies and administer typing tests to the public:
Glendora Employment Agency
203 S. Glendora Ave., Suite C, Glendora
(626) 335-4081 – Appointment Required
$20 Fee (Cash Only) $22.50 (Card)
Photo I.D. Required
Monday- Friday 9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.Olympic Staffing Services
588 S Grand Ave,
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 447-3558
$20 Fee, Walk-In
Monday- Friday
8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.MFoothill Workforce Development Board
1207 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 796-JOBS
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Free by AppointmentLong Beach City College
4901 E Carson St
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 938-4111
M-R 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Free Walk-InSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.
New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired. Limited exemptions may apply.
Following is a summary of the provided benefits. For further information, refer to the unit’s Salary Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding.

• HOLIDAYS: 116 hours of paid holidays per year.

• VACATION: 80 hours of vacation each year plus eight additional hours for each year served beginning with the employee’s sixth anniversary to a maximum of 200 hours per year.

• SICK LEAVE: 96 hours of sick leave. Cash out and reimbursement options are available with restrictions. Automatic enrollment in catastrophic leave bank.

• MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $1,450/mo toward medical insurance for employees, eligible dependents and retirees. Employees have a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from. Those who waive City-paid medical coverage & present proof of insurance in a non-City employee’s health insurance plan will receive $300/mo. cash in lieu.

• DENTAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $100/mo toward dental insurance for the employee & eligible dependents.

• VISION INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $30/mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.

• LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available.

• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.

• RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the Public Employees’ Retirement System at, 2.7%@55 (Classic), single highest year or 2%@62 (PEPRA), three average years, as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 8% and new members pay 7.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.

• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues.

• MEDICARE: Employees pay the mandatory 1.45% contribution.

• CREDIT UNION: F & A Credit Union is available to employees.

• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Available to all employees who wish to participate. The City contributes up to $50 per pay period for enrolled employees.

• BILINGUAL PAY: $50.00/month for the ability to speak a qualified second language. An additional $100.00/month available for the ability to translate documents in a qualified second language.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Those who have passed probation are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,500 annually for approved courses & books at Cal-State LA University tuition rates.

• DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE: It is the policy of the City of Monterey Park to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants for City employment are expected to comply.

• IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with IRCA of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• None
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

02

Do you have supplemental coursework in business, records management, or accounting?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered “Yes” to question 2, please list the courses you have completed or are in the process of completing and attach proof to your application. If none, type “N/A”.
04

If you have a degree, please indicate your field of study. If no degree, please type N/A
05

Please select your leave of experience in office clerical work.

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2
• 2 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have working in municipal government?

• None
• More than 6 months, less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

07

Do you have experience with a Law Enforcement Records Management System?

• Yes
• No

08

If answered “Yes” to the previous question, please indicate which Law Enforcement Records Management System(s) you have experience with. If this question does not apply, please type “N/A”.
09

Are you bilingual? Please indicate what language you speak. If this question does not apply, please type “N/A”.
10

This position may be assigned to work shifts between the hours of 6:00am to 8:00pm. Are you available to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

11

The Police Clerk position may be scheduled to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

12

This position requires the ability to type at a net rate of 45 words per minute. As a part of the application, you must attach proof of the ability to type at a net rate of 45 words per minute. Failure to attach proof will result in an incomplete application. Have you attached a valid typing certificate?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been disqualified during the background process for any position within a law enforcement agency? If yes, please provide the law enforcement agency and the reason for disqualification. If no, please put N/A.
14

If you are successful in completing the recruitment process, you may be selected to continue in the background process which includes a comprehensive investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination and credit check. Recent illicit drug usage, theft, or other illegal activity may disqualify you. Records must be free from any felony conviction and/or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and excessive traffic violations. Do you understand the above requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question