Office Technician (Typing) Investigative Services Unit (Isu)

Under the direct supervision of the Investigative Services Unit (ISU) Lieutenant, the Office Technician is responsible for the timely processing of all documents generated within ISU, 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 require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulating policies and procedures.
*Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). If you would like to be considered as a T&D candidate, you must apply as a T&D under "Other".
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
The California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) - home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, Ca, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately an hour and twenty (20) minutes North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.
PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.
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-420519
Position #(s):
027-210-1139-812
Working Title:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES UNIT (ISU)
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,609.00 - $4,518.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Various
Work Week:
Various
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the classification. Any Limited Term positions are for twelve (12) months, which may be extended to twenty four (24) months and have the potential of becoming Permanent. If an application is not received, it will disqualify you from the interview process.
The California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC) is located in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) - home to our State's Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, Ca, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately an hour and twenty (20) minutes North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.
PLEASE NOTE: VACANCY IS LOCATED IN LANCASTER, CA.
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.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
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: 3/18/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 State Prison, Los Angeles County
Attn: Hiring and Recruitment
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster , CA 93536-7620
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Hiring and Recruitment
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster , CA 93536-7620
Office is closed weekends and all major holidays.
07:30 AM - 04:00 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements.
• Other -
  A Typing Certificate is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Typing Certificate will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

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:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employee's Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Act can be found on the CalHR website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Juanita Marquez
(661) 729-2000 ext: 5239
juanita.marquez@cdcr.ca.gov
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:
Sandra Villa
(661) 729-2000 ext: 6905
Sandra.Villa@cdcr.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.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and will be considered in the application screening process. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be considered as an SOQ.
Your SOQ should answer each question clearly and concisely which may include information regarding experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position that demonstrates your competitiveness for this position.
All questions need to be answered completely. Failure to submit a completed SOQ as directed will result in the disqualification of the application process for this posting. The SOQ must be no longer than two (2) pages in length, with no smaller than 10 pitch font and in question and answer format. Please provide answers to the following questions to the best of your ability.
Question:

What experience do you have working with confidential information and why is it important to maintain confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LAC will be accepting Training and Development (T&D) assignments for this classification/posting. If you are applying for a T&D it must be noted on your application and / or under the eligibility portion of the Job Control or it will not be reviewed as a T&D.
Please ensure you submit a current version of the State Examination / Employment Application Std Form 678 completed and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank (including, but not limited to, hours/week worked and start/end dates, job duties performed, supervisor information, etc.). All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included on your application to demonstrate how you mee...