Clerical Assistant 2

Salary

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60890

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Bur Emgcy Spc Op

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

00102

Position Number

00291894

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

208400

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations

Worksite Address

171 East Hersheypark Drive

City

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17033

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who enjoys keeping information organized and work flowing without delay. This position supports the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations and helps connect key leaders with the resources they need. It is a meaningful opportunity to grow your administrative skills. Bring your attention to detail to a team that depends on clear and reliable support.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides clerical support to Bureau leadership and helps maintain smooth communication between headquarters and field locations. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Preparation: Prepare, type, and process correspondences, reports, and Circulars
• Quality Review: Proofread documents to confirm grammatical accuracy and consistency with Department regulations
• Electronic Processing: Scan and email documents to designated Units and Sections as directed
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory records and complete surplus reports
• Annual Tracking: Conduct the annual inventory for Bureau Headquarters

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 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday-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 $36,831 (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); o r
• Graduation from high school: o r
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements :

• Must have prior experience completing training/travel documentation requests
• 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.
• 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 for 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 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.