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Los Angeles, CA - USA

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$ 61064 - 82285

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position/Program Information




LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT


FIRST DAY OF FILING :
January:00 A.M. (PT)


EXAM NUMBER:

J2749F


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 to apply with the most uptodate version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address which may result in delays in submitting an application. It isrecommendedthat you create a profile before the application start date.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Assists sworn personnel in maintaining order and security in a Sheriffs Department custody detention station jail or court lockup facility. Positions allocable to this class function as paraprofessional support to sworn personnel and are distinguished by the need to exercise independent judgment and initiative while under the direct and/or functional supervision of designated sworn personnel. Incumbents are initially assigned to a Custody facility other than a Type l jail receive immediate supervision from sworn law enforcement personnel assist sworn staff in observing inmates and in supervising recreational and work activities of inmates and may be assigned to assist sworn supervisory staff in a main or dormitory control booth by monitoring inmate movement and controlling entry and exit to a facility or in the classification process at a custody facility. Incumbents with a competent performance rating may be assigned to a Sheriffs Station or Custody Division Type I jail facility after one year or to a court lockup facility after two years. Positions assigned to a court lockup station or Type l jail facility receive immediate supervision from the Watch Commander the Watch Sergeant or designated supervisory authority. These incumbents have primary responsibility for facility intake and release processes ensuring the maintenance of order and security in the detention area of a facility compliance with administrative regulations judicial rulings and the Sheriffs Department Manual of Policy and Procedures.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists in supervising the conduct of inmates in sleeping quarters during meals and bathing at recreation and on work assignments.
  • Assists in instructing and overseeing the work of a group of inmates assigned to various operational maintenance or other rehabilitative activities.
  • Assists in the operation of main or dormitory control booths.
  • Assists in processing inmates for court appearances.
  • Assists in performing administrative and operation duties such as scheduling maintaining unit logs and records preparing reports or memoranda and other record keeping as directed.
  • Controls or assists incontrolling and monitoringaccessto attorney rooms and visiting areas.
  • Fingerprints photographs and/or operates live scan machines or assists in the process of fingerprinting and photographing inmates.
  • Issues visitor passes and facility employee identification cards.
  • Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds and updates classification or housing information as needed.
  • Interviews inmates and reviews records relative to the classification process to determine appropriate security level eligibility for transfer to other facilities or status as returnees from other facilities.
  • Ensures compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations and/or other legislative or judicial compliance orders as needed.
  • Distribute and account for facility keys as needed.
  • Assigned to a Sheriffs Station or other Type l jail facility to assist in receiving and processing inmates: e.g. searching booking photographing fingerprinting maintaining inmate records and performing additional duties in relation to booking procedures and compliance with administrative regulations and court decisions as needed.
  • Secures inmates and their personal property and monies as needed in compliance with departmental policies and procedures including juvenile detention policies and regulations.
  • Maintains gate book station jail reference manual and/or other booking paperwork.
  • Transmits fingerprint cards and/or operates Live Scan equipment as needed.
  • Issues personal hygiene supplies and/or specifically approved medications as directed.
  • Orders inspects and serves food to inmates.
  • Maintains sanitary conditions within thecustodyjail or court lockupfacility.
  • Responds to public inquiries regarding inmates.
  • Providesopportunities for inmates to contact the Bail Deviation Unit for possible bail reduction or release on the inmates own recognizance.
  • Inspects the court lockup and floor detention areas prior to and after inmate occupancy.
  • Scans inmate wristband identification upon entry to and exit from the lockup and other secured areas using the Defendant Inmate Movement Management System (DIMMS); processes booking remands and release of inmates.
  • Collects DNA from identified inmates as legally mandated; secures results for further processing; enters information into the DNA Offender Tracking System (DOTS).

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

AGE
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED TASC HiSET CHSPE or CPP.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed bythe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) http://aiceeval. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services.

Successful applicants will be required to submit sealed transcripts and/or other education documents during the background investigation.

LICENSE
A valid California class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be in good general physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process you 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 you meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD). If you fail the preinvestigative questionnaire you may 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 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:

EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will consist of a computer based multiplechoice test weighted 100 assessing writing clarity vocabulary spelling writing grammar reading comprehension deductive and inductive reasoning and data interpretation. You must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the multiplechoice test to be placed on the eligible register. If you fail the multiplechoice test you may retest without penalty before your application expires. The multiplechoice test is not reviewable by applicants per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION
There are websites available that have practice tests to help in the preparation of this examination. They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the examination. These sample tests are located at the following sites:

The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website:
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website:
PROCEDURE
Your application will remain active for three 3 months from the date of your application. You may reschedule the multiplechoice test within a threemonth period from the date of your application. You must pass the multiplechoice test before your application expires.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST SCORE
The LASDs Law Enforcement Job Family (LEJF) multiplechoice test scores do not expire.

SCORE TRANSFERS
If you meet the selection requirements for this position and achieved a qualifying score from any of the LASDs LEJF examinations the latest LEJF multiplechoice test score will be transferred to this position.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
In lieu of traditional banding an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).

Eligible applicants will be placed on the eligible register accordingly and will remain on the eligible register for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility unless you:
  • withdraw or refuse the position at any time after the multiplechoice test.
  • do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled appointment.
  • do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment.
  • are disqualified during the background investigation.
  • are disqualified from the medical or psychological evaluation.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.

ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application. It is important that you 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:

You 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 your 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

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department 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 youmeet the standards of the LASD. If you fail any background question(s) you may be disqualified from all LEJF examinations for which you have applied and will have to wait a minimum of three 3 months from the date of disqualification to reapply.

LASD HIRING PROCESS
(including SQ)
2. MultipleChoice Test
3. Background Investigation
4. Psychological and Medical Evaluations

If during the hiring process the Department determines that one or more components have expired prior to hire you will be required to complete the expired component(s) again.

PREINVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE
You 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)
You will receive emails from the Departments electronic case management system EHire with instructions on how to complete the required Personal History Statement (PHS) and submit specific documents (i.e. driver license social security card birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.. It is your responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to your background intake appointment. 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. If you complete the background investigation you may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological and medicalevaluations.

  • If you are disqualified from the background investigation you may be ineligible to reapply for any LASD position(s) for a minimum of twelve 12 months.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
The psychological evaluation consists of a four 4 hour test. Once you have completed the test you will meet with a psychologist.

  • If you do not pass the psychological evaluation you will be ineligible to reapply for the position 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.

  • If you do not pass the medical evaluation you will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve 12 months.
ACADEMY TRAINING
Successful completionof the mandatory eightweek longLASD sponsored inservice training program is required prior to final appointment. Positions allocated to this class must complete a training course given in accordance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
You are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriffs Department employment application. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. All information including the selection requirements (i.e. age and education) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements. You will be asked to provide required documents during the background investigation.

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 by the last day of the application filing period.

To ensure you have the best experience possible it is recommended that you 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 if you do not have regular access to a computer or the internet. Information about library can be found athttps://lacountylibrary/.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
You must file your application online using your own user ID and password. Using a family members or a friends user ID and password may erase your original application record and may result in a rejection of your application.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
You must include your social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

ADA Coordinator Phone:
Teletype Phone:
California Relay Services Phone:
Department Contact Name: Sworn Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact email:

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
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Revised January 2025

Employment Type

Full-Time

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