OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
State of California
San Bernardino County, CA, USA
USD 3,829-4,794 / month
Job Posting: Office Technician
Department of State Hospitals
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 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: 5/24/2026
Job Description and Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Office Technician (Typing) classification. This limited-term position may be extended up to 24 months and has the possibly of becoming permanent. This vacancy exists in Program V and is under the direct supervision of the Program Assistant. Expected work hours are 08:00-16:30 but are subject to change based on the needs of the hospital.
The Office Technician (Typing) in Program V will provide day-to-day duties to include but are not limited to the following: answer department telephone, assist callers, forward calls, and take messages as needed for department staff; receive internal clinics referrals, enter data to spreadsheets; assist in the maintenance and renewal process of CONREP reports; assist with organization and daily functioning of Program V's office; reviews, copies, scans, and distributes reports received from the Forensic Evaluation Department, Forensic Services, units, and clinicians; take part in data collection regarding Program V, including policy and procedure, and personnel; consults with other department officials, employees, and other hospital staff to secure needed information; prepares reports and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and department alternatives; communicates with internal clinics and/ or external facilities and agencies to assist the normal functioning of Program V.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. This will include good spelling and grammar skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work effectively on the computer. This will include effective use of common computer programs such as Excel, Adobe, and Word. The ability to use common office electronic devices such as fax and copy machines, printers, and multi-line telephones is required. The candidate must have the ability to interact with others in a professional fashion, even when under time constraints and other pressures. The candidate must be able to create and maintain effective databases for the tracking and monitoring of reports and other time sensitive documents/processes.
In order to be appointed as Office Technician (Typing), candidates must be able to type at least forty (40) words per minute. Please provide a typing certificate that meets CalHR requirements (5 minutes in length & proctored): www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx+
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application and a copy of your typing certificate to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Sunday, May 24, 2026.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- 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 CalCareers.ca.gov website.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #517947 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number.
**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey**
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/24/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Office Technician (Typing) classification.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5550
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.
EEO Contact:Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
Rachel.Guerrero@dsh.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
