Closing Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026, at 9:00 PM [PST] OR When 200 Applications Are Received

Position: Office Assistant

Department: Lancaster Police Department

Hourly Range: $22.26 - $25.77

Classification: Temporary

FLSA: Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

General Summary:

The City of Lancaster’s Police Department is hiring Office Assistants. Under general supervision Office Assistants support office staff by performing a variety of clerical duties. The Office Assistant reports to the Lancaster Police Department Manager.

Comprehencive Background Process:

Selected candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation to ensure suitability for the position. This process includes, but is not limited to, a review of employment history, criminal records, references, and other relevant factors. A designated background investigator will conduct in-depth assessments to verify qualifications, integrity and overall fitness for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Open availability
• Valid California Drivers License
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in criminal justice or a related field.
• Bilingual preferred not required

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Guiding Principles

• Put people first.
• Be visionary.
• Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
• Be Fiscally Responsible.
• Be Creative.
• Always Improving.
• Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Environmental Factors:

Essential Cognitive Functions:

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.