Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-50769

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Firearms Admin Sect

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

9431

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Records and Identification, Firearms Administration

Worksite Address

1800 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys meaningful work. You will support important firearm licensing activities that keep Pennsylvanians informed and protected. This position offers steady, rewarding tasks in a supportive team environment. Bring your focus and motivation to a role that helps keep vital records accurate and secure.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Pennsylvania State Police by handling key steps in firearm license and permit documentation. You will work with important records that must stay accurate and confidential. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Processing: Review and update License to Carry and Sportsmans Firearm Permit records for accuracy
• Data Entry: Enter and verify State Police documents in the automated system with careful attention to detail
• Information Review: Organize, encode, and extract needed details before completing data entry tasks
• Confidentiality Compliance: Follow all laws and policies related to maintaining secure and confidential records
• Agency Communication: Contact Sheriff and County Treasurer offices to request missing information and explain required procedures

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Free Parking
• 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 $36,108.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Special Requirements (NSRs):

• All employees must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have two (2) years of data entry experience.
• You must have two (2) years of customer service experience.
• You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position's work schedule.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers or additional information.

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 click on Veterans.
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other