Office Assistant; Typing

$3,273.00 - $4,445.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/5/2026

Responsible for greeting customers politely and assisting and/or directing them to the proper resources. Provides directions and appropriate information, as requested. Courteously and professionally answers and screens incoming telephone calls from the public, other Area offices, and allied agencies. Responsible for taking clear, concise, and pertinent information from callers in order to direct calls to the proper Division office personnel and/or provide information and/or assistance using available resources.

Ensures individuals entering the building sign in and provides a visitor pass; contacts the appropriate section within Division to assist the customer; (i.e., Motor Carrier Unit, Backgrounds Unit, Investigative Services Unit, etc.). Works with the Special Services Unit for citation sign-offs, CHP 180, Vehicle Reports, for stolen/recovery, impounded or stored vehicles, and public traffic collision requests. Responsible for the sale and verification of all CHP 555, Traffic Crash Report, from/for California San Diego Gas & Electric, Lexus Nexis, and/or other allied agencies.

Assists the public with traffic collision requests, writes CHP 251, Counter Receipts, for payments with cash, check, or CHP 365N, Credit Card Payment, form when paid with a credit or debit card.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)

OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING) $3,273.00 - $4,098.00A $3,549.00 - $4,445.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Border Division

San Diego, CA 92123

• 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  website.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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:

Demonstrated interest in assuming increasing responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to professionally interact with coworkers, Area management staff, and the public. Excellent time management and organizational skills; a good working knowledge of departmental computer programs; excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability, with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task.

Alternate work week schedules available after passing probationary period.

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

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).

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:

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.

Equal Opportunity & Access Section

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Please note:

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.

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