Law Enforcement Technician
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Position/Program Information
REPOSTING INFORMATION:This announcement is being reposted to modify the penalty listed in Supplemental Questionnaire #22 as of 1/10/2025.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
September 16 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
EXAM NUMBER:
J2745V
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING TYPE:
OpenContinuous
The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME withoutprior notice AND this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require.It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop.
Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that each applicant create a profile before the application start date.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class assist sworn personnel by independently performing technical law enforcementrelated services and support functions in the Sheriffs Department.
Essential Job Functions
Prepares requisitions for unit supplies maintains supply inventory in computer system and determines replacement or restocking needs; picks up unit supplies and vehicle parts as needed and may be required to bend stoop or do occasional heavy lifting in the performance of such duties.
Ensures that departmental vehicles are inspected serviced and maintained in order to meet the operational needs of the facility or unit and completes reports to record monthly mileage usage consumption of gas and oil gas and oil quantities on hand and credit card usage.
Coordinates maintenance and repairs of facility vehicles and maintains vehicle maintenance and repair records.
Receives telephone and inperson requests for services including 911 emergencies and fire calls citizens complaints and general inquiries; differentiates between routine priority and emergency request as required.
Assigns coordinates and dispatches field units in response to requests for services advises responding units of possible problem areas and monitors field units activities including Code 3 and emergency responses.
Monitors emergency communications of other police and fire agencies to determine needs for assistance and ensures that assigned calls and other relevant information are entered into the station computer.
Acts as a liaison between station personnel other law enforcement agencies emergency service organizations and the Sheriffs Radio Center as directed.
Assumes full radio dispatching responsibility on an assigned frequency in the event of power failure or other emergency situation at the Sheriffs Radio Center.
Issues station file control numbers to track official reports; reviews the contents of these reports to ensure they are complete and accurate performs various routine desk functions including compilation and entering of statistical data in law enforcement databases to prepare crime and other reports.
Assigns and oversees work performed by inmate laborers under the general supervision of sworn personnel.
Receives lists catalogues stores and releases personal and/or evidentiary property at a patrol station in compliance with established departmental policies practices and procedures.
Transport load and unload large bulky and/or heavy personal and/or evidentiary property to a warehouse or other location asneeded.
Assists patrol station personnel with crime prevention functions acting as liaison to other public agencies and private prevention organizations involved in crime prevention; maintains inventory of crime prevention resources; distributes crime prevention materials and resources; and participates in maintaining station crime prevention budget needs.
Assists in the investigation of alleged violations of laws and regulations by gathering assembling and examining a variety of records and data pertinent to the case being investigated.
Drives throughout Los Angeles County or has the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated functions.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Option I:Two years ofexperience working for a public safety agency* performing law enforcementrelated services and support duties.
*Public safety agencies include departments such as sheriff police military police college or university police and fire.
No outofclass experience will be accepted.
OR
Option II: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university.****In order to receive credit for any college coursework or Associates Bachelors or Masters degree applicants must attach/upload in NEOGOV a legible copyof the officialtranscript or degree. Foreign transcripts or degrees must be evaluated and submitted with their application at the time of application or within 15 calendar days of application. We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges andInternational Handbook of Universitiesare acceptable references.
LICENSE
A valid California class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS IV ARDUOUS
This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a preinvestigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD). Applicants who fail the preinvestigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three 3 months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.Additional Information
WORK CONDITIONS
The LASD operates seven days a week 24hours a day and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. For this job posting appointees must be willing to:- work any shift.
- work overtime and consecutive shifts.
- work any day of the year.
- work with people of any race or ethnic group.
- work assignments with coworkers of the opposite sex.
- have split or varied days off.
- deal with people who are hostile irrational emotionally distraught or mentally ill.
- deal with volatile or life threatening situations.
- make appropriate splitsecond decisions in emergent highly stressful situations.
- work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will consist of a Dispatcher Selection Battery test that will evaluate verbal ability reasoning memory and perceptual ability weighted Battery is comprised of eleven 11 brief tests. Six of the tests use a traditional paperandpencil multiplechoice format. The remaining five tests require that you listen to information and then answer multiplechoice questions contained in a test booklet.
The P.O.S.T. EntryLevel Dispatcher Selection Battery test was developed and validated by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the EntryLevel Dispatcher Selection Battery test to be placed on the eligible register.The battery test is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
RETAKE INFORMATION
Applicants who fail or withdraw during the battery test may not compete in this examination more than once every three 3 months.
Applicants who have recently taken the P.O.S.T. EntryLevel Dispatcher Selection Battery test with a different agency must wait for a period of one month 30 calendar days) before taking the test again.
RESCHEDULING PROCEDURE
Your application will remain active for three 3 months from the date of your application. You may reschedule the P.O.S.T. EntryLevel Dispatcher Selection Battery test within a threemonth period from the date of your application. You must take the P.O.S.T. Entrylevel Dispatcher Selection Test Battery test before your application expires.
TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION
Study guides are available to help applicants prepare for the battery test. Copies may be downloaded from the California P.O.S.T. website:
TRANSFERS
Applicants who have taken and passed the California Commission P.O.S.T. Entrylevel Dispatcher Selection Test Battery for 1 the Law Enforcement Technician 2 the Public Response Dispatcher I or 3 a battery test from a State of California law enforcement agency within the last 24 months may have their test score transferred to this examination. To transfer a score applicants must email the Sworn Examinations Unit at swornexam@lasd at the time of application.
If applicants wish to retake the battery test instead of transferring their score from a previous examinationthe latest test score will be the final score. All transferred scores are subject to verification by P.O.S.T.s Standards and Evaluations Services Bureau.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an as received basis and candidates will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.Successful candidates will remainon the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six 6 months from the date of promulgation.
Candidates who are on the eligible register may not reapply for this examination more than once every six 6 months.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the LASD.
ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicants responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
DISPATCHER COURSE
Successful completion of a threeweek Public Safety Dispatcher basic course is required prior to the completion of the candidates probationary period. This course is provided by the LASD. Alternate training of the above dispatcher course may be provided by a community college and successful completion may be accepted by the Sheriffs Department.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The LASD has azero tolerance policy for its employees for the use of narcotics controlled substances and/or prescription without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
DISQUALIFICATION
The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure applicants meet the standards of theLASD. Applicants who fail any background question(s) will be disqualified and will have to wait a minimum of three 3 months after the date of the disqualification to reapply.
LASD HIRING PROCESS
1. Application (including SQ)
2. P.O.S.T. Entrylevel Dispatcher Selection Battery Test
3. Selection Interview
4. Background Investigation
5. Medical Evaluation
If during the hiring process the Department determines that one or more components have expired prior to hire the candidate will be required to complete the expired component(s) again.
PREINVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE
Candidates will be required to complete a PreInvestigative Questionnaire that will consist of questions regarding narcotics use theft arrest history domestic violence and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: failure to appear to scheduled appointments felony convictions job related misdemeanor convictions certain serious traffic convictions or patterns suspended license driving under the influence poor credit or employment history substance abuse and active criminal probation.
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS)
Candidateswill receive an email to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) andwill be required to submit specific documents (i.e. driver license social security card birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.. It is the candidates responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to the background intake appointment. The LASD representatives will verify the copies against the original documents and return all original documents.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes but is not limited to discrepancy interviews a Live Scan (fingerprint search) polygraph examination law enforcement agency checks and residence/employment checks. Candidates who complete the background investigation may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the medical evaluation.- Candidates who are disqualified from the background investigation may be ineligible to reapply for a minimum of twelve 12 months.
MEDICAL EVALUATION
The medical evaluation assesses physical ability ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position.- Candidates who do not pass the medical evaluation may be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve 12 months.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
All applicants are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriffs Department employment application. All information including the selection requirements (i.e. work experience and education) is subject to verification and their application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of their application depends on whether they have clearly shown that they meet the selection requirements. Applicants will be asked to provide required documents during the background process.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
To apply for this examination click on the Apply button located on the top right corner of the screen. It is recommended to apply as early as possible. Applications must be submitted electronically before the last day of the application period.Applicants must upload any required documents as attachments to their application within 15 calendar days from the day they applied (only if required). We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
To ensure applicants have the best experience possible it is recommended that they use a desktop or laptop to apply using the most uptodate version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet. Information about library can be found atLibrary Reopening LA County Library.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or a friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record and may result in a rejection of your application.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must include their social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
