Office Technician; Typing

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, this position will perform advanced journey level tasks at Valley State Prison (VSP). The role regularly requires detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies and procedures. Good judgment and effective communication are of primary importance. The work is rarely reviewed and may include functional guidance in training and assisting less experienced employees.

The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications. A valid typing certificate confirming this minimum speed must be obtained prior to hire. Acceptable typing tests are described on

Minimum Requirements can be found in the Class Specification.

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.

The State also bars discrimination on the basis of other protected categories.

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website () and the CalPERS website (). Information on benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website under Merit System Principles.