OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)
Sacramento County, CA, USA
Job Posting: Mailroom Courier
Department of Justice
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)
$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 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: 10/8/2026
Job Description and Duties
Are you currently looking for an entry level position in a highly regarded department? Do you have the desire to gain insight, knowledge, and experience that may be applied in future promotional opportunities? If so, then this might be the position for you! The Department of Justice, Central Services is currently seeking a detail oriented, customer service driven individual to fill our Office Technician (General) position.
Under direction of the Business Service Officer I (Supervisor) and as a member of the Central Services team, the Mail Technician performs a variety of administrative functions of the office associated with mail processing. Exercising a high degree of initiative and understanding of the serious impact of decisions, the Mail Technician maintains and supports the mail needs of staff in the various Divisions of the Department of Justice in the greater Sacramento area. The Mail Technician must comply with state and Departmental rules/regulations and office policies/practices.
The Mailroom Technician must possess the ability to understand and operate mail systems, machinery, and computer-based barcode tracking system, Microsoft Office software, and other simple computer-based functions. This position frequently requires driving a state vehicle around the greater Sacramento area for mail collection and delivery purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is NOT available for telework and is considered entirely in-office.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Fiscal Services (OFS), Mailroom in Sacramento.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-532125) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
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: 10/8/2026Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.
Important Information: Applicants are prohibited from using artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude AI) in the creation of the Statement of Qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of excellent habits, such as good attendance, dependability, punctuality, accuracy with work product, and flexibility.
- The Mail Technician must be able to effectively and efficiently carry out assigned tasks independently, interact cooperatively with others in a team environment, and have strong communication skills.
- They must be capable of exercising good judgment, initiative, and a willingness to assume increasing responsibility for identifying and resolving issues
- Work well under pressure, and meet short deadlines.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
- Previous experience with mail processing and equipment experience
- Previous experience with mailroom software and applications.
- Previous driving experience with general knowledge of the greater Sacramento Area.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Adolfo Gonzalez
(916) 210-6390
DASJC@doj.ca.gov
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:EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
Examination Link
To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Examination links can be found below:
Office Technician (General): CalCareers
Additional Application Filing Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
