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1. How do I apply for a job with the City of Alhambra?

For an application to be considered, you must complete an application online prior to the closing date indicated on the job announcement.  Resumes and other supplementary materials may be submitted, but will not be considered in lieu of your completed online application.  Some positions may require additional information or certifications; please read the job announcement in its entirety. Failure to complete or submit the appropriate information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

2. How to submit application materials?

Completed applications, and any supplementary materials, must be submitted through the online application portal GovernmentJobs.

In the list of job opportunities, select the position you are interested in to view the full job description, benefits, and supplemental questionnaire as applicable.   When ready, click APPLY.  You will be able to create your profile, if you have none, or use your existing account profile to submit your application.   Mailed, emailed, or incomplete applications will not be considered.  Resumes will not be considered in lieu of completing the online application form.

Please reference the Online Application Guide for a step-by-step process in creating an account with GovernmentJobs.

3. What is considered a valid typing certificate?

Certain clerical and administrative support classifications require dexterity in the use of a keyboard and may require a typing certificate. Your typing certificate must meet the following criteria in order to qualify:

• The typing certificate must verify a timed testing of not less than 5 minutes
• The typing certificate must be issued and dated within six (6) months of the final filing date of the recruitment
• The typing certificate must be a certificate issued by a government agency, temporary employment agency, business college, or public school system.

4. Where can I get a valid typing certificate?

Important to note that internet or electronic typing certificates are not accepted.  Below is a list of facilities you can take your typing test:

FACILITY	ADDRESS	TELEPHONE NUMBER
Glendora Employment Agency	203 S. Glendora Ave., Suite C, Glendora, CA 91741	626.335.4081
Orange County One-Stop Center	7077 Orangewood Ave., Suite 200, Gardena Grove, CA 92841	714.241.4900
New Opportunities Charter School-Alhambra	2550 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801	213.788.4003
New Opportunities Charter School-East LA Branch	5301 Whittier Blvd., 3rd Floor, East Los Angeles, CA 90022	310.953.4702
Workforce Development Board	10900 E. 183rd Street, Cerritos, CA 90703	562.402.9336
Olympic Staffing Services	444 East Huntington Drive, Suite 101, Arcadia, CA 91006	626.447.3558
Hart Employment	220 S. Kenwood Street, Suite 320, Glendale, CA 91205	626.405.0778
Monrovia Community Adult School	920 Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016	626.471.3060
Montebello Community Adult School	149 North 21st Street, Montebello, CA 90640	562.927.7750 or 562.927.7759

5. How long is the recruitment process?

The recruitment process can vary depending on the nature of the position.  Safety positions may take longer due the extensive selection and background process that candidates go through.  All notifications are done through e-mail.  You will receive notices and updates to the email address you have provided in your online application.

6. What is the selection process?

The selection process varies depending on the nature of the position.   The recruitment process includes a combination of different components in order to assess and evaluate the candidates.   

POST regulated positions

• POST Pellet B Written Examination for Police Recruits
• POST Written Examination for Police Dispatchers
• Physical Agility Test 
• Oral Examination
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Examination
• Pre-employment Medical Examination
• Chief’s interview for top 3 eligibles

Firefighter/Paramedic

• Paramedic License 
• Physical Agility Test
• Performance examination

Non-safety positions

• Screening for qualifying criteria such as typing speed with a valid typing certificate
• Structured or written assessment examination
• Performance or practical examination
• Oral Examination
• Department Interview for top 3 eligibles
• Fingerprinting
• Pre-employment Medical Examination

7. What does it mean to be on an eligibility list?

Being on the eligibility list means that you have passed the qualifying selection process and are on a ranked list based on your score. The City of Alhambra follows the “Rule of Three Scores” per the Alhambra Municipal Code.    The top 3 eligibles are invited for a final selection process with the hiring department. 

When eligibles in rank drops from the selection process, either withdrawn or disqualified during the process, candidates next in rank will be notified of next steps to consistently provide the hiring manager the top 3 eligibles for possible selection.

8. How long does my name stay on the eligibility list?

An eligibility list is active and valid for a period of six (6) months from the date it was established.  If you were not selected on the round of recruitment you were put on the list for, you may still be considered to proceed to next steps in the event that another vacancy in the same position opens.