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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Police

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

February 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an office support role in the Pennsylvania State Police, where you'll handle tasks like typing reports, proofreading documents, managing files, and organizing reference materials to keep things running smoothly for the team.

It's ideal for someone who is organized, pays close attention to details, and enjoys working in a structured environment without remote options.

With a full-time schedule and starting pay around $36,000, it's a stable position for those with basic clerical experience.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 or equivalent experience
  • Two years or more of experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Two years or more of experience preparing and formatting correspondence, forms, and reports
  • Ability to proofread documents for grammar and consistency with regulations
  • Proficiency in maintaining and updating files using numerical, alphabetical, or subject methods
  • Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide office support to Troop H in the Harrisburg District Office. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented, this may be the perfect position for you!

Apply today to join our dedicated team!


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Requirements

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical support to the Station Commander and other station personnel by ensuring all clerical/administrative operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Prepares and types various correspondence and reports and transcribes taped interviews, taped communications conversations, and other audio recordings as requested by Station personnel. Proofreads various documents to ensure they are completed in a grammatically correct manner and are consistent with Department regulations. Maintains, updates, and purges various files using numerical, alphabetical, or subject methods. Maintains Station reference libraries by filing new and purging obsolete directives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
  • Work hours are 8:15am to 4:15pm, Monday thru Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Graduation from high school; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:
  • Two years or more of experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Two years or more of experience preparing and formatting various correspondence, forms and reports.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How To Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:
    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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