Position Information
- This recruitment is to fill a vacancy within the Animal Services unit, as well as establish a list of vacancies in other divisions within the Turlock Police Department.
The City of Turlock is accepting applications for the Part-Time Clerical position in our Turlock Police Department.
This position requires excellent customer services skills as well as the ability to operate various types of office equipment. This position also requires knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematical computation.
Candidates must attach/provide a typing certificate, forty- five (45) words per minute net corrected to the employment application form. The typing certification must be obtained through an agency that can validate the certificate, such as a temporary employment agency, employment center, school/college.
A self-administered/online test will not be acceptable.
This position is expected to work approximately 20 hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive full benefits.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months.
- Only the first 50 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job announcement may close without prior notice.
Essential Functions
Job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform routine clerical work
- Proficient in word processing
- Use of Microsoft Word
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Operate a calculator
- Learn office methods, rules, and policies
- Learn the operation of various computer software programs
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- Excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Heavy phone use
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Type forty-five (45) wpm (net corrected) (Certification required at time of application)
- Must possess a California Driver's License. Maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is a condition of continued employment (DMV printout is required at time of appointment).
Experience and Education
Experience
One (1) year of experience performing general clerical work.
Education
High school diploma or GED certificate
Physical Requirements
Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read instructions, read fine print and view computer screen; hear well enough to converse on the telephone and in person; use of hands and fingers for use of computer keyboard, filing, writing and answering telephones.
Selection Process2. You may submit your required documentation using the following options:
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
- All applicants must complete a standard application for employment form, and submit the following documentation:
- Valid typing certificate, forty-five (45) wpm (net corrected). The typing certification must be obtained through an agency that can validate the certificate, such as a temporary employment agency, employment center, school/college. A self-administered/online test will not be acceptable.
- Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
- Fax a copy to (209) 668-5529 or
- Email a copy to agodinez@turlock.ca.us or
- Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA
- Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
- Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination. The oral examination is tentatively scheduled the week of February 10, 2025.
- Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on a list. Ranking on the list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
- Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
- Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Turlock Police Department for a Command Staff interview to determine which applicant(s) are referred for a background investigation.
- Final appointment to the position of will be contingent upon passing the following:
- Background Investigation,
- Chief of Police interview,
- Medical examination (including drug screening, hearing and vision examinations)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM
The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form.
A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENINGS
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug screening and be fingerprinted.
CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
Benefits
Sick Leave: The City of Turlock amended a Paid Sick Leave Policy on December 23, 2023.
An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment is entitled to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked. Accrual shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. Paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and is capped at 80 hours or ten days.
Hourly Rate Of Pay
$16.50 - $23.00 per hour
Hours Of Work
Hours and days may vary. This position shall not exceed twenty (20) hours per week or 960 hours per fiscal year.
Please Note
Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
Where To Apply
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150
OR
Visit our website at http://www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Monday, January 27, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627
Refer to Benefits section.
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I certify that I can provide a verification of High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
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I acknowledge that I understand the typing certificate requirement below. A valid typing certificate is required with a forty-five (45) wpm (net corrected).The typing certificate must be obtained through an agency that can validate the certificate, such as a temporary employment agency, employment center, school/college. A self-administered/online test will not be acceptable.
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Did you upload/attach valid typing certificate, forty-five (45) wpm (net corrected). A self-administered/online test will not be acceptable. I understand that failure to provide this typing certificate will result in my application being disqualified.
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I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.
