Transcriber Typist

TRANSCRIBER TYPIST (County of Los Angeles)

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Filing will start effective January 13, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. (PT) and will be suspended after the first 100 applications are received or by January 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 100 or 3:00 P.M. (PT) will not be considered.

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Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public‑sector benefits packages in the nation. For details see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation and the largest employer in Southern California. Over 116,000 employees work in more than 38 Departments, providing vital public services such as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

• Uses transcription software to transcribe supplemental reports from recorded audio, live dictation, interviews, and meetings conducted in‑person or over the telephone.
• Corrects grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in transcribed reports.
• Assembles homicide case books in preparation for court proceedings using appropriate forms and format styles in compliance with established procedures.
• Performs clerical duties such as photocopying, filing, scanning, assembling and organizing case books, and maintaining files and records.
• For more information, view the classification specification:
  Transcriber Typist.

• No experience is required. Experience in the operation of a transcribing machine is desirable.
• Typing skill:
  Ability to type at a rate of 40 net words per minute (wpm).
• License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential duties.
• Physical Class II – Light:
  Includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

• Experience using Start‑Stop Transcription Software.
• Experience typing dictated crime‑related investigative reports.

Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire used as part of the background investigation process. Applicants who fail the pre‑investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and must wait three (3) months from the date of disqualification to reapply.

Part I – Computerized Multiple‑Choice Test (40%)

• Attention to Detail
• Computer Skills
• Multitasking / Time Management
• Verbal Communication

Applicants who acquire a score of at least 70% on Part I will proceed to Part II.

Part II – Typing Assessment (40%)

A qualifying online typing assessment of 40 net wpm will be required for candidates who have not held a typing position in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants may complete the assessment on a personal device during the specified examination period. Applicants who do not pass will not receive an additional opportunity.

Applicants who already meet typing requirements (current or former County employees, prior County or other Department typing test, or score‑banking) may be exempt from the typing test.

Part III – Training and Experience Evaluation (60%)

An evaluation based on application information and desirable qualifications. Applicants achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part will be added to the eligible register.

Applicants requiring an accommodation to fairly complete any part of the assessment process should submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional. Failure to provide documentation by the deadline will delay participation and consideration.

Study guides and resources are available at  under "Employment Test Assistance".

Veterans may be eligible for an additional 10% credit.…