Part Time Office Specialist II - Police Investigations Division

Part Time Office Specialist II - Police Investigations Division

Salary

$23.99 - $30.62 Hourly

Location

Anaheim Police Department, CA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2026-00108

Department

Police

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

Upcoming 3% salary increase effective June 2026

The Anaheim Police Departments Investigations Division is accepting applications for a Part Time Office Specialist II. The Office Specialist II will perform a range of clerical duties including data entry and filing, to support the Investigations Division. This unit within the Police Department performs a variety of investigative support functions, including preparing and submitting cases for filing, processing discovery requests, managing asset forfeiture seizures, and interacting with the public to facilitate property releases and receive investigative tips. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and efficient, possess excellent written/verbal communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, and work both independently and in a team, in addition to being a leader in providing excellent customer service. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

This is a part-time position usually averaging 30 hours per week, but a minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Depending upon area of assignment, responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Type forms, schedules, reports, lists, general correspondence, manuscripts, charts, graphs, contracts and statistics.

Type, file, record, compute and maintain confidential and privileged information. Compose routine correspondence.

Utilize modern office equipment, media, and computer applications specific to the assigned unit in order to input, maintain, retrieve, transfer, and communicate confidential and privileged information.

Compose routine correspondence.

Proofread materials for clerical accuracy and spelling.

Copy, collate, staple and otherwise bind a variety of materials.

File materials into and retrieve materials from established filing systems and develop standard office filing systems for record storage and retrieval.

Research readily available information requiring some interpretive judgment and tally and compile information for reports using a computer, typewriter or related software.

Maintain records of the unit concerning purchases, budget accounts and inventory; requisition office supplies.

Maintain records of staff attendance and absences; compile and submit periodic reports for payroll purposes.

Receive, open, date stamp and distribute incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.

Maintain and post data to logs, lists, ledgers, follow-up files and other records of the unit; check and compare records and documents for accuracy.

Make routine mathematical calculations.

Maintain calendars and schedules of appointments, meetings, room use, equipment use and events.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Experience: Performing varied journey-level clerical work.

Knowledge of: Modern office procedures, practices, and equipment; personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic math; and record keeping methods.

Ability to: Keyboard at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute from clear copy; learn to efficiently operate a computer terminal and use associated software; accurately transcribe recorded information into a readable format; effectively answer and process telephone calls; read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials; prepare accurate and clearly understood statistical reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; understand pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them without immediate supervision; maintain confidentiality; handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain professionalism, courtesy, and composure at all times, including stressful situations. For public contact positions, incumbents must have the ability to interact with a wide variety of clientele while retaining a professional work environment.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

The recruitment process will include an online skills assessment and an oral panel interview.

The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:

Preliminary Background Information Form

Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)

Required Documents

Applicant Autobiography

Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information Form and BIQ. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them.

The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, and a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening.

The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.

Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.

• Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
• Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
• Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
• A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
• Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
• Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
• Any drivers license suspension within five years of date of application.
• Conviction of a felony crime.
• Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
• Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
• Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.

The following may result in disqualification:

• Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
• Prior nitrous oxide use.
• Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
• Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
• A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
• More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.

The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit:

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time

For additional information about the Citys benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.

Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/37234/PT-CalPERS-Rates

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Our primary means of communication about candidate recruitment status is email. Have you provided a valid email address that you can access regularly? PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you check your JUNK folder for email messages that were incorrectly marked as spam.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

03

I certify that I have read and understand the Automatic and Discretionary Disqualifiers associated with this position.

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of journey-level clerical work do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5+ years of experience

05

Please describe in detail your journey-level clerical experience. If none, type NA.

06

This position requires typing at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute (WPM). Do you confirm that you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working in the public sector and/or police department?

• Yes
• No

08

Please describe your experience working in the public sector and/or police department. If none, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Anaheim

Address 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 501

Anaheim, California, 92805

Phone 714-765-5111

Website http://www.anaheim.net/jobs