Deputy Sheriff-Lateral

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

FIRST DAY OF FILING:October 7 2024 8:00 A.M. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER:

J2708S

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FILING TYPE:

Open Continuous

1. The employee is on the seventh step
2. Successful completion of Custody and Patrol training programs
3. Completion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluations

DEFINITION:

As a fulltime sworn peace officer performs general law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: 1 inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or 2 law enforcement work at a Sheriffs patrol station specialized unit or other noncustodial assignment. Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising observing guarding and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders. Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community. Incumbents perform communitybased policing interact with community residents and engage in collaborative problem solving. Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and communitylaw enforcement relations. Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentallyapproved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property.

Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments. Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy training officer watch deputy polygraph examiner investigator etc. are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others. Specialized assignments such as media or international liaison are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the departments organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups. Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes major crimes homicide emergency services arson or aero initially require extensive training and technical skill. Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise.

• Testify in court
• Make a forcible arrest
• Search for and handle evidence/contraband
• Use a firearm
• Drive a County vehicle

Deputy Sheriffs in all assignments are responsible for performing the following duties:

• Takes action as deemed appropriate and within the guidelines of the law and departmental policy in response to any public offense committed to which there is immediate danger to person or property or of the escape of the perpetrator of such offense whether on or off duty.
• Performs law enforcement administrative and operational duties such as writing reports maintaining logs and other records.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures resulting from changes in laws or other legal mandates affecting functional area of assignment.
• Takes responsibility for and maintains all equipment including weapons ammunition and other specialized law enforcement equipment; attends required training; and maintains proficiency in all issued equipment.
• Responds to emergent situations such as natural disasters civil unrest or other tactical situations to protect lives and prevent criminal acts.
• Appears in court to testify in legal proceedings.
• Performs collateral duties as assigned.
• Performs communitybased policing interacts with community residents and engages in collaborative problem solving.

CORRECTIONAL OR COURT FACILITY ASSIGNMENTS:

• Controls monitors and supervises inmate conduct in housing units during meals bathing recreational activities or work assignments according to established policies regulations and procedures to prevent escapes injuries or violence.

• Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations such as California Code of Regulations Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities Title XV.

• Searches inmates including performing clothed and unclothed body searches and inspects housing units for contraband such as weapons or to maintain the security and safety of inmates.

• Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and presentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility.

• Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed.

• Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment.

• Responds to inmate disturbances or emergencies and takes action to control the situation in accordance with legal guidelines training and established departmental policies and procedures.

• Conducts records and reports inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained.

• Responds to incidents of suspected criminal activity within a facility such as physical s; conducts preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; writes reports; and makes arrests as necessary.

• Provides jail orientation and responds to questions concerns and requests from inmates.

• Oversees and monitors access to attorney rooms visiting areas and other controlled locations.

• Serves as a Superior Court bailiff by assisting the court in maintaining order and by providing security for inmates in custody and for jurors.

• Serves all writs notices or other processes issued by superior courts in the manner prescribed by law.

• Transports sentenced and presentenced inmates to and from courts correctional facilities or other locations.

PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NONCUSTODIAL ASSIGNMENTS:

• Patrols designated area in a patrol car to enforce laws and prevent or suppress crime; responds to reports of suspected criminal activity or disturbance such as physical homicide or burglary; makes preliminary investigations; gathers and maintains the chain of evidence; and makes arrests as warranted.

• Responds to requests for service from the public regarding suspected criminal activities such as those involving juveniles narcotics vice license violations or nuisance complaints and initiates the investigation of incidents.

• Responds to locations of traffic accidents to assist victims; takes control to maintain traffic flow; obtains evidence and interviews suspects witnesses and victims; documents findings in a written report and issues citations or makes arrests as warranted.

• Transports inmates to or from courts stations emergency medical facilities or other correctional facilities.

• Conducts personnel background investigations by interviewing employers neighbors personal references and family members and prepares reports of significant information obtained.

• Guards and maintains the security and safety of sentenced and presentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:

• Exercises technical supervision over other line personnel including but not limited to patrol custody detective court services and technical services.

• Plans and conducts law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; tests and evaluates participants knowledge and performance.

• Exercises technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing vehicle pullover and approach traffic control arrest and search and seizure.

• Coordinates operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriffs patrol station.

• Conducts polygraph investigations of suspects victims or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducts polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff.

• Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary juvenile gang child abuse forgery commercial crimes vice or narcotics with responsibility for investigating crimes identifying and apprehending criminals and assisting in the prosecution of court cases.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:

• Conducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide arson and fraud requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill and the ability to compile analyze interpret and synthesize massive amounts of information.

• Performs duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training skills and certification or licensure.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

AGE
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background investigation.

LICENSE
A valid California class C driver license is required to perform jobrelated essential functions. Must possess a current nonexpired California class C driver license or aboveat the time of application.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of their California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended restricted or revoked. An applicants driving record within the past 36 months will be evaluated.

Must have completed the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Departments basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. OR must possess a current and valid Basic Certificate from the State of California Commission on POST. Peace officers on probation must possess a current and valid Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST at the time of application.

1. A legible copy of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Departments basic law enforcement training program certificate of completion OR
2. A legible copy of current and valid Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST OR
3. A legible copy of current and valid P.O.S.T. Basic Intermediate or Advanced certificate must be submitted with your application. Documentation may be accepted via email to: .

PHYSICAL CLASSIV ArduousThis 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.

WORK CONDITIONS
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD) operates seven days a week 24hours a day and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. 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.
• work in any location within the County of Los Angeles.
• injure and perhaps another person in defense of their life or the life of others.
• have split or varied days off.
• work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of their duties.
• deal with people who are hostile irrational emotionally distraught or mentally ill.
• deal with volatile or lifethreatening situations.
• make appropriate splitsecond decisions in emergent highly stressful situations.
• work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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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.

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Revised January 2025