Police Clerk

The City of La Verne is seeking a dedicated and service-oriented professional to join our Police department as a Police Clerk. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support Police Department operations while providing exceptional service to the public and contributing to the safety and well-being of the La Verne community.

Candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a written examination. The date and time of the written examination and subsequent interviews will be determined and communicated to selected candidates.

Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to submit a current typing certificate with your application. Applications submitted without the required typing certificate may not be considered.

Thursday, November 5 , 2026

Candidates who are selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a Police Clerk examination. A minimum passing score of 70% is required to advance to the next step in the recruitment process.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, teamwork, professionalism, confidential and exceptional customer service. This individual will be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive information with discretion.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Police Department operations and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public and internal staff.
• Be highly organized, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the City of La Verne’s values.

• Receive, review, process, maintain, and distribute crime, arrest and traffic collision reports, citations, warrants, restraining orders, vehicle and property records, and other law enforcement documents in accordance with established requirements.
• Process requests for records from the public, department personnel, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other authorized parties; determine appropriate dissemination and redact confidential or exempt information as required.
• Process subpoenas, discovery requests, court filings, and other legal documents; research and compile records and prepare required documentation for courts, prosecutors, and other agencies.
• Communicate and coordinate with department personnel, courts, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies to verify information, and facilitate the processing and dissemination of records.
• Operate computerized records management, computer-aided dispatch, document management, law enforcement telecommunications, and other specialized systems and office equipment.

Take the next step in your career and continue making a difference in the La Verne Community!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Type and proofread a variety of documents, including reports, memos, forms, correspondence, and other materials from rough drafts, copies, or notes.
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing and checking and recording information on records.
• Maintain a variety of statistical records; check and tabulate statistical data; prepare simple statistical reports.
• Maintain and…