Cashier I

Cashier Position

The top salary range for this position currently reaches $63,273.17, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position will receive a 5.0% salary increase in July 2026 and July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $69,758.64.

Under direct supervision, performs clerical work associated with receiving, disbursing and accounting for cash involving the collection of payments made to the City; reviews billing information; performs customer service related work and other clerical work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

This is an entry-level class in the Cashier series performing a wide range of public assistance, and/or processing, cashiering, and clerical work. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion.

Duties:

• Collect cash and check payments over the counter and in the mail.
• Receive and deposit cash and checks to a cash drawer and maintain a proper balance to the cash drawer.
• Tabulate opening and closing balances in the cash drawer and record cash received on a daily basis.
• Operate a cash register and post amounts received.
• Verify dates, fees, and signatures of checks/warrants received in payment of bills/fees.
• Assist the public by responding to questions in person or over the telephone. Refer questions/complaints to the proper authority.
• Operate a calculator or other office equipment, including a CRT terminal.
• Input and receive financial data records and information utilizing a CRT terminal.
• Maintain routine files of correspondence and records.

Qualification Guidelines

Read, interpret, and learn department rules, procedures, and functions. Maintain moderately complex clerical records and prepare reports as requested. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Desirable Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be one year of experience performing cashiering or public relations duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds is required. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work related documents and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. Employee generally works indoors. Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, or odors. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public.

Selection Process:

Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the test date, time, and location. The examination process will include: Written Examination (Qualifying - Pass/Fail) Oral interview (100%) Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date. The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.