Administrative Assistant I/II

Salary : $62,051.00 - $83,253.00 Annually
Location : Lathrop, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00028
Department: Lathrop Police Department
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 125


POSITION INFORMATION
City of Lathrop
Lathrop Police Department
Administrative Assistant I or II

The City of Lathrop is seeking to hire for the position of Administrative Assistant I or II. The level at which an individual is hired is dependent on their qualifications and experience.

This job posting will close on September 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm, or after 125 applications received.
The Position

Under general supervision, learns to perform and performs routine and complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Administrative Assistant series by providing office, clerical and administrative support to management staff, and other staff, in one or more departments as needed; interprets and applies policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.
Supervision Exercised/Received
Receives immediate supervision from the Chief of Police, or designee.


About Lathrop
Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.
The Department's January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.
Essential Functions - Administrative Assistant I/II: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Learns to perform and performs routine and complex tasks and duties assigned to classes within the Administrative Assistant series by providing office, clerical and administrative support to management staff and other staff in one or more departments as needed.
• Plans, organizes and carries out administrative assignments; researches, compiles and organizes a variety of information from various sources on specialized topics related to programs in assigned areas; assists in a variety of department operations; applies special knowledge in reviewing and determining completeness of applications, permits, records and files.
• Types drafts and a wide variety of finished documents from verbal and brief written instructions, and transcribing machine recordings; compiles and maintains records and prepares reports; assists in the preparation of agenda materials, draft reports, resolutions and ordinances; inputs and retrieves information from various computer data management systems such as financial and/or budget systems; maintains a variety of files and records.
• Answers phone and greets customers at the front counter; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and responds to complaints.
• Receives and processes fees, enrollment charges, fines or other money; prepares receipts and balances money received; performs accounts payable and receivable for assigned department; initiates, tracks and closes out work orders; orders office supplies; inventories supplies when they arrive; assists with the development, administration and monitoring of a department's budget.
• Maintains calendars of department activities, meetings and various events; schedules meetings; coordinates travel arrangements for department staff as necessary; serves as an assistant to various committees, commission, and task forces; attends meetings as required.
• Initiates and maintains a variety of files and records; ensures proper filing of documents in departmental or central files.
• Collects employees timesheets and requests for leave; checks for accuracy; turns timesheets into department management and distributes new timesheets; collects and distributes mail.
• Tracks and monitors outside contracts; applies and monitors compliance for various grants for assigned programs.
• Assists with special events; creates and maintains information packets, flyers and guides for the public, such as the quarterly Activity Guide, recycling activities or other special publications, memos, letters, etc.
• Acts as a liaison with City employees and management on a variety of issues.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link:

Administrative Assistant I: $62,051 - $75,423

Administrative Assistant II: $68,492 - $83,253

EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience - Administrative Assistant I

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Administrative Assistant I. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of two years of significant directly related and progressive clerical experience related to municipal government or a related field, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Education and/or Experience - Administrative Assistant II

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Administrative Assistant II. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of two years of significant directly related and progressive clerical experience related to municipal government or a related field, two years of experience equivalent to that of an with the City of Lathrop, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
License/Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license.

OTHER INFORMATION
Physical Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard.


Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.
To Apply

Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
EEOC Information

The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Lathrop 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 reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Work Schedule

This position will work a 9/80 schedule: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and Friday's from 8 am to 5 pm with alternating Friday's off.
The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Retirement

• Tier one - CalPERS Classic employees prior to April 30, 2011; 2% at 55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
  • Employee contribution is 7%.
• Tier two - CalPERS Classic employees hired after April 29, 2011; 2% at 60 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
  • Employee contribution is 7%
• Tier three - New CalPERS members hired after December 31, 2012; 2% at 62 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
  • Employee contribution is 7.75%

Social Security/Medicare
No participation in Social Security; there is a deduction for Medicare

Retiree Health

• City-paid retiree medical 55-65 = same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1)
• City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) = Minimum Employer Contribution ($158 for 2025)
• Vesting Schedule upon retirement from the City:
  • Hired on or before December 31, 2014, 100% vested
  • Hired on or after January 1, 2015
    • 25% vested at 5 years
    • 50 % vested at 10 years
    • 100% vested at 15 years

Health Insurance
The City's base contribution toward medical, dental and vision is $2,187. If medical is selected, the City shall contribute an additional $200 per month for employee + 1 coverage, or an additional $300 per month for family coverage.


Vacation

• 0-4 Years: 80 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 5-9 Years: 120 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 10+ Years: 160 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

Holidays
Twelve days annually and one floating holiday. New employees hired after July 1st shall not accrue a floating holiday until the following July 1st.


Sick Leave
96 hours (accrued bi-weekly). Upon accumulation of 96 hours sick time, up to 40 hours may be converted to vacation as outlined in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Term Life Insurance
City paid coverage equal to annual salary.


Deferred Compensation
Voluntary employee participation in four (4) 457 plans.

Employee Assistance Program
The EAP provides clinical and short-term counseling, as well as assistance for financial, legal, childcare and eldercare issues.


Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $3,000 per calendar year with pre-approval.

Flexible Spending
Voluntary employee participation in medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.