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Why Join Team SB Are you a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional looking to support public safety operations behind the scenes. Join the City of San Bernardino Police Department as a part-time Senior Office Assistant in the Finance Unit. About the City: As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum.

Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history - shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences - continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose - and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful

About the Position: This part-time position is assigned to the Police Department's Finance Unit and provides clerical and administrative support to facilitate the unit's daily operations. The position serves as a key point of contact for internal and external customers and supports functions related to vendor coordination, records management, and payroll and financial processes. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of this role is to provide front-line customer service and administrative support for the Finance Unit. The Senior Office Assistant answers the unit's main phone line, responds to general inquiries, and routes requests to appropriate staff. The position supports vendor coordination and departmental operations by maintaining required vendor documentation and coordinating service or maintenance requests as needed.

The Senior Office Assistant performs records management and general office support duties, including processing mail, maintaining electronic files, and supporting the daily administrative needs of the unit. The role also provides general financial and payroll support on a limited basis, assisting with routine tasks, data organization, and administrative processes related to finance and payroll functions. As an integral member of the team, the Senior Office Assistant will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates must successfully complete a police background investigation as part of the pre-employment examinations. What You'll Be Doing Here The Ideal Candidate: Is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with strong customer service and communication skills. They understand the importance of providing a high level of service and take pride in creating a welcoming, professional, and helpful experience for both internal and external customers.

The successful candidate is approachable, responsive, and able to assess needs quickly while providing accurate information or directing inquiries appropriately. They demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, are comfortable supporting a variety of administrative functions, and adapting to changing priorities. A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

A Day in the Life: As a Senior Office Assistant assigned to the San Bernardino Police Department Finance Unit, your day begins by helping keep the office organized, responsive, and running efficiently. You may start the morning by answering phone calls, assisting staff and community members, responding to inquiries, and directing requests to the appropriate personnel. Throughout the day, you will support a variety of administrative and clerical functions that help the unit operate smoothly.

This may include maintaining records and electronic files, processing mail, coordinating vendor documentation, organizing information, and assisting with routine finance and payroll-related tasks. No two days are exactly the same, and you will regularly balance multiple priorities while providing professional and courteous customer service. Successful employees in this role are organized, adaptable, and proactive problem-solvers who enjoy supporting a team-oriented environment and contributing to the daily operations of a public safety department.

Click here to view the full Senior Office Assistant - Police job description. What You Need to Qualify Education and Experience: High School Diploma, G.E.D.; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required

Knowledge of: Office administration practices and procedures. Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. City and Police Department specific organization, functions, rules, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned areas of work responsibility.

Basic principles and practices of public administration. Uses and operations of a computer and standard business software. Filing and record keeping practices and procedures.

Basic customer service principles. Skill in: Operating a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and other standard business software. Operating other standard office equipment.

Typing accurately at a speed necessary to meet position requirements. Organizing, setting priorities, and exercising sound judgment within areas of responsibility. Interpreting, applying, and reaching sound decisions in accordance with City and department policies and procedures.

Organizing and maintaining office and specialized files. Composing routine correspondence from brief instructions. Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English and a designated second language as necessary.

Understanding and following written and oral instructions. Preparing clear, concise, and accurate memoranda, documents, records and other written materials. Using tact, discretion, and courtesy in dealing with sensitive situations and upset or dissatisfied individuals.

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Providing customer service. Recruitment Timeline This recruitment will close on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applications review: Week of Monday, June 8, 2026 **All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer** How to Apply and What to Expect Next All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met

All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application. Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to: Application Review Online Exam Personal History Statement and Pre-Background Interview Questionnaire Packets Oral Exam Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Employment/Professional Reference Check Pre-employment Physical Medical Exam E-Verify Participation: The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to the U.S

Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov Disclaimers: The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

The San Bernardino Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of all forms of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment and retaliation (Government Code 12940(k); 2 CCR 11023). Click here(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) to view the Police Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org

Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.