Electronics Communications Equipment Installer

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD:
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday September 10 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday September:00 P.M. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday September 23 2026 to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:
J6545G

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Installs electronics communications equipment e.g. routers radios and mobile digital computers in/on Department vehicles e.g. motor vehicles motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.

Assists radio shop personnel e.g. Electronics Communication Technicians and Senior Electronics Communications Equipment Installers with the installation of electronics communications equipment in/on Department vehicles.

Reviews and updates documentation regarding the installation of electronics communications equipment in/on Department vehicles.

Keeps work area equipment and tools clean and orderly.

Communicates installation issues work orders and electronics communications equipment and vehicle-related questions to relevant personnel e.g. radio shop and vendor personnel.

Troubleshoots basic issues regarding the installation of electronics communications equipment in/on Department vehicles.

Tracks inventory of tools and electronics communications equipment and installation materials and updates inventory spreadsheets.

Travels to Sheriffs stations across Los Angeles County as needed.

For more information please view the classification specification:Electronics Communications Equipment Installer.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
One year of experience in the installation and removal of electronic or electrical equipment.

VISION
Color perception must be normal other than for a minor hue impairment (mild as recorded on AO H-R-R Pseudoisochromatic or similar plates). Applicants who show other than normal or minor hue impairment may be tested at the discretion of the Director of Personnel with sample color-coded electric wires.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
A computerized multiple-choice test weighted 100% assessing: Knowledge of Electronics Communications Equipment Knowledge of Electronics Communications Equipment Installation Procedures Having the Ability to Install Electronics Communications Equipment in/on Department Vehicles Having the Ability to Troubleshoot Basic Electronics Communications Equipment Installation Issues Knowledge of Motor Vehicles and Their Components Being Skilled with Hand and Power Tools and Being Safety-focused.

THE COMPUTERIZED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriffs Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERANS CREDIT
If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans credit which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review so please include that with your application or email it to within seven (7) calendar days from Wednesday September 23 2026.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

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We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronicallybefore 5:00 P.M. PT on Wednesday September 23 2026.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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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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Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025