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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
January:00 A.M. (PT)
EXAM NUMBER:
J2707C
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING TYPE:
OpenContinuous
Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriffs Training Academy and are appointed to the Deputy Sheriff #2708 classification must possess and maintain a current and validBasic Certificate from the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Peace officers on probation must possess and maintain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST.
Deputy Sheriffs in all assignments are responsible for performing the following duties:
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.
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 19 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 an accredited high school its equivalent or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e).
In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031 (e) accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and nonpublic high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools.
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 is required to perform jobrelated essential functions. Must possess a current nonexpired California Class C driver license or aboveat the time of application.
Outofstate applicants must have a valid driver license from the state in which they reside at the time of application and will be required to obtain a California Class C driver license or above by the time of appointment.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:
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 may be found athttps://lacountylibrary/.COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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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.
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Revised January 2025
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