Police Administrative Assistant I/II

Westminster Civic Center

  • Westminster, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • $5,687–$8,002

Highlights

This is an administrative support role focused on assisting management department staff by preparing correspondence, performing data entry and word processing, assisting with budgets, contracts, research projects, and department programs, and providing information and assistance to staff and the public. The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package to Westminster Police Officers Association (WPOA) members, including: RETIREMENT BENEFITS: The City participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Numbers & Facts

LocationWestminster, CA
Salary$5,687–$8,002

Description

Police Administrative Assistant I/II

Salary

$65,000.40 - $91,462.08 Annually

Location

Westminster Police Department, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-38

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

  • Description
  • Benefits

Description

The Westminster Police Department is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional Administrative Support Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative and office support to department management and staff. This position is ideal for someone who can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with the public and internal teams, and exercise sound judgment when handling confidential and complex administrative matters.

This position is scheduled for a salary range increase of $5,687 - 8,002 in January 2027

$1,600/Month Medical Benefits Stipend - Whether You Enroll or Not. Bilingual Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Longevity Pay & so much more! (Full-Time Only)

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is an administrative support role focused on assisting management department staff by preparing correspondence, performing data entry and word processing, assisting with budgets, contracts, research projects, and department programs, and providing information and assistance to staff and the public. The role requires strong knowledge of department procedures, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of complex administrative tasks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a dependable, organized, and customer-service-oriented professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced public-sector environment. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and the judgment to work independently while supporting management and departmental staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to managers and department staff.
  • Prepare and draft correspondence using independent judgment.
  • Perform word processing, typing, and data entry.
  • Provide information and assistance to the public and staff.
  • Support budgets, contracts, research projects, and department programs.
  • Apply knowledge of department procedures and operations to complete complex administrative tasks.
  • Support personnel administration and maintain confidential employee records.
  • Perform other related administrative duties as needed.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Police Administrative Assistant I: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of responsible administrative support experience.

Police Administrative Assistant II: In addition to the above, some college-level coursework and/or technical training in secretarial science and/or office administrative support and two (2) years of responsible administrative support experience.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package to Westminster Police Officers Association (WPOA) members, including:

RETIREMENT BENEFITS: The City participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The Citys contract provides for the following retirement tiers for new hires:

SWORN EMPLOYEES:

  • Tier 2 (hired on or after July 28, 2011 and a current CalPERS member): 2% @ 50 formula; employees contribute 9.0% of salary towards retirement costs.
  • Tier 3/PEPRA (hired on or after January 1, 2013 and not a current CalPERS member): 2.7% @ 57 formula; employees contribute 14.5% of salary towards retirement costs.

NON-SWORN EMPLOYEES:

  • Tier 2 (Classic Members hired on or after July 28, 2011): 2.0% @ 60 formula; employees contribute 7.0% of salary towards retirement costs.
  • Tier 3/PEPRA (New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013): 2.0% @ 62 formula; employees contribute 8.25% of salary towards retirement costs.

The City of Westminster does not participate in Social Security.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Employees may receive an additional 5% of base pay for possessing an AA degree; or an additional 10% of base pay for possessing a BA/BS degree.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY: Available to Police Officers, Sergeants, and Commanders.

ADVANCED POST PAY: 2.5% of base pay provided for possession of an Advanced POST Certificate.

BILINGUAL PAY: $150 per month for demonstrated proficiency in specified languages.

LONGEVITY PAY:

10 years of service: $95 per month

15 years of service: $150 per month

21 years of service: $150 per month plus 2% of base salary

22 years of service: $150 per month plus 4% of base salary

23 years of service: $150 per month plus 6% of base salary

24 years of service: $150 per month plus 8% of base salary

25 years of service: $150 per month plus 10% of base salary

INSURANCE BENEFITS: Effective January 1, 2024, the Citys cafeteria benefits plan provides $1,600 per month toward the purchase of health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as additional voluntary products. Employees who participate in the CalPERS health insurance program and are enrolled in a Family plan will receive an additional $400 per month towards the purchase of medical benefits (total of $2,000 per month).

Medical insurance is provided through the Cal-PERS health insurance program. Unused cafeteria plan dollars may be received by the employee as taxable income. A pre-tax flexible spending account is also available for health care and dependent care expenses. The City also provides a City-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefit of 66.6% of salary to a maximum of $10,000 per month; the City also provides a paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per fiscal year for approved courses is available.

VACATION: Employees earn 120 hours of paid vacation during their first year of service. An additional eight hours is earned for each additional year of service up to five years (maximum of 160 hours). Additional benefits apply after 20 years of service.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive eleven (11) paid City 9-hour fixed holidays, and an additional 27 hours of floating holiday time annually to be used at the employees discretion.

SICK LEAVE: Employees earn 96 hours of paid sick leave per year.

WORK SCHEDULE: Police employees work either a 3/12 or 4/10 work schedule. Other employees will have the option to work a 9/80, 4/10, or 5/40 work schedule (based on operational needs). The City does not offer a Hybrid work schedule at this time.

Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Westminster Police Officers Association (WPOA) members for additional details: City Compensation/MOUs

Employer City of Westminster

Address 8200 Westminster Blvd.

Westminster, California, 92683

Phone 714-548-3244

Website http://www.westminster-ca.gov/