180 Clerk

Responsible for daily collection and data entry of CHP 180, Vehicle Report. Collects, organizes, and processes completed CHP 180 forms. Scans CHP 180’s into the area file system. Verifies information using California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), and enters data into the California Electronic Record Tracking (CERT) and the Mark43 records management system.

Sends out notifications within 48 hours regarding vehicle storage/impounds and recoveries. Assists with daily inquiries from citizens, allied agencies, and dispatch regarding vehicle storage. If there are updates identified on the CHP 180, forward required changes of the automated storage printout to the respective communications center supervisor for action, and update the Area Missing CHP 180 log. Answers phones and assists at the front counter, provides backup coverage to other clerical positions, and processes currency transactions and issues receipts. Maintains confidentiality and performs tasks with minimal supervision. Completes monthly reports through data entry (keyboard/typing) for Division; National Crime Investigations Center (NCIC) Validation reports for Department of Justice. Duties include processing and maintaining specific forms and reports, data entry, and purging and archiving files.

Maintains a current procedure book of their desk assigned by the Office Services Supervisor II (General).

California Highway Patrol 
Central Los Angeles (590)

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed designated on the Classification Specifications (link available in the Minimum Requirements section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/GeneralInfo/TypingCertification.aspx.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two page(s) in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience, education and qualifications that make you a strong candidate for this position. 
2. Describe your experience completing detailed assignments while maintaining confidentiality. 
3.  Please describe how your work history has prepared you for an administrative environment with a firmly established chain of command.  

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/19/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya
(916) 843-3820

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lieutenant Jason Staab
(213) 815-2000

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.