Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

Aa Inclusion
Los Angeles, California 90079 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

    Los Angeles, California, United States Job Openings

    About the Job Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

    APPLICATION FILING START DATE : 2 /4/ 2022 APPLICATION FILING START TIME: 8:00 A.M. (PT) REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to modify the classification standards, selection requirements, and vision sections as of 10/14/2022. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. The application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the 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. EXAM NUMBER : J9308I SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION The voluntary Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (RDS-Entry Level) position receives monetary compensation of $1.00 annually for the performance of their duties. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Volunteer ( THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ) FILING TYPE : Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Reserve Forces Detail is encompassed by community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles which are traditionally handled by full-time, Deputy Sheriffs. Our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs undergo the same hiring standards as full-time Deputies and work alongside them in support of every aspect of the Department operations. A volunteer organization of individuals who are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's law enforcement manpower. Like full-time deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserves are assigned to the same duties as full-time deputies. Reserve Deputies are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as full-time deputies. Most reserve deputies are available to work in virtually all aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. After becoming field qualified, a Level 1 reserve deputy can work patrol alone or with a partner and has peace officer status. Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriff's Training Academy and are appointed to the Reserve Deputy Sheriff (#9308) classification must possess and maintain a current and valid P.O.S.T. certification.

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF

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

    Essential Job Functions

    Incumbents 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 community-based 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 drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates.
    • Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced 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 assaults; 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 pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations.

    PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NON-CUSTODIAL 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 assault, rape, 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 pre-sentenced 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 Sheriff's 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.

    Requirements

    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AGE Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years

  • Job Description

    Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

    Los Angeles, California, United States Job Openings

    About the Job Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

    APPLICATION FILING START DATE : 2 /4/ 2022 APPLICATION FILING START TIME: 8:00 A.M. (PT) REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is being reposted to modify the classification standards, selection requirements, and vision sections as of 10/14/2022. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. The application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the 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. EXAM NUMBER : J9308I SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION The voluntary Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (RDS-Entry Level) position receives monetary compensation of $1.00 annually for the performance of their duties. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Volunteer ( THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ) FILING TYPE : Open Continuous CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Reserve Forces Detail is encompassed by community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles which are traditionally handled by full-time, Deputy Sheriffs. Our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs undergo the same hiring standards as full-time Deputies and work alongside them in support of every aspect of the Department operations. A volunteer organization of individuals who are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's law enforcement manpower. Like full-time deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserves are assigned to the same duties as full-time deputies. Reserve Deputies are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as full-time deputies. Most reserve deputies are available to work in virtually all aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. After becoming field qualified, a Level 1 reserve deputy can work patrol alone or with a partner and has peace officer status. Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriff's Training Academy and are appointed to the Reserve Deputy Sheriff (#9308) classification must possess and maintain a current and valid P.O.S.T. certification.

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF

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

    Essential Job Functions

    Incumbents 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 community-based 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 drugs to maintain the security and safety of inmates.
    • Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced 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 assaults; 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 pre-sentenced inmates to and from courts, correctional facilities, or other locations.

    PATROL STATION/SPECIALIZED UNIT/OTHER NON-CUSTODIAL 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 assault, rape, 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 pre-sentenced 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 Sheriff's 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.

    Requirements

    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AGE Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Government Careers

    Government jobs offer stability, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on your community and country.

    Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service.

    Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • Nights and Weekends Driver | Car Provided (91205)

    • Glendale, California
    • ALTO
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Federal Government
    • Other
  • Part- Time SECURITY SPECIALIST ( Henderson N.C) 12am-5am

    • Henderson, North Carolina
    • ROSES Defunct
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • ShopRite - Store Detective

    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Shop Rite
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Driver | Nights and Weekends (92704)

    • Santa Ana, California
    • ALTO
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Federal Government
    • Other
  • Security Officer - PT & FT available

    • Lakeside, California
    • Inter-con Security
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Gig Driver | Nights and Weekends (91030)

    • South Pasadena, California
    • ALTO
    • May 30, 2026
    • Full Time
    • Federal Government
    • Other
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.