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Vallejo Police Department Secretary

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Vallejo Police Department! The Vallejo Police Department is committed to hiring staff who embody professionalism, are dedicated to providing superior service to the community, and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The Vallejo Police Department is seeking a Secretary to provide administrative and clerical support to the Office of the Chief and other Vallejo Police Department executive staff. The ideal Secretary candidate will possess at least two years of clerical and secretarial experience, can manage multiple projects and tasks with tight timeframes, and coordinate schedules with discretion. They will take initiative and have the ability to handle complex and highly sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy, and is able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. They will be detailed-oriented, highly organized, a creative thinker and problem solver, and will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

To perform a wide variety of general secretarial and clerical duties in support of a City division; serve as an independent secretary to the assigned division manager and subordinate supervisors; and to provide general information and assistance to the public.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Receives general supervision from a division manager.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.

Examples of Important Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and coordinate office support functions; direct the work activities of assigned clerical personnel; prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review work for accuracy.
• Perform administrative duties within the clerical support system; supervise the ordering and storage of appropriate supplies; monitor budget as assigned; recommend improvements in work flow, procedures and use of equipment and forms.
• Screen office and telephone callers; respond to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and precedents relating to assigned responsibilities; receive and route mail.
• Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda, flyers and statistical charts; type from rough draft, verbal instructions or transcribing machine recordings; compose correspondence related to assigned responsibilities.
• Compile data for special projects; collect and assemble data and background materials for a variety of reports; assist in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested.
• Maintain calendars of department and division activities, meetings and various events; coordinate activities with other City departments, divisions, the public and outside agencies.
• Perform general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments and meetings, and processing payroll, accounts payable and reimbursement requests.
• Organize and maintain filing systems; maintain records related to specific area of assignment.
• Verify and review materials for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer; input and retrieve data and text; organize and maintain disc storage and filing.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:

• Perform secretarial and clerical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Compile and maintain records.
• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of responsible secretarial and clerical experience.

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized secretarial or clerical course work is desirable.

Working Conditions: Office and inspection site environment; exposure to dust and noise; some climbing, stooping, light lifting and inspecting in confined areas.

The Recruitment & Selection Process:

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of September 8, 2026.

3. Applicants who are found to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in an online skills assessment the week of September 14, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the online skills assessment will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts.

4. The most qualified applicants from the online skills assessment will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of September 21, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the online skills assessment will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

5. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of October 5, 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. 6. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact April Adams at (707) 648-4378 or send an email to: april.adams@cityofvallejo.net no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to:

• Submit to reference checks.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprint check.
• Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam.
• Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the