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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone.
FILING DATES
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday April 23, 2025, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER
J2704E
REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
Why Work for Us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
Essential Job Functions
Receives and documents telephone and in-person first reports of minor non-emergency criminal or non-criminal activity; refers emergencies or more serious non-criminal matters to Law Enforcement Technicians or sworn personnel.
Inputs and retrieves computerized statistical information as part of retrieving and compiling basic statistical information, assists records bureau staff with crime data reporting, victim/witness/suspect information, and querying law enforcement systems.
Assists sworn personnel with the distribution and tracking of Probable Cause Declaration Forms resulting from arrests and other documents such as subpoenas; performs court liaison duties such as delivering subpoenas.
Drives departmental vehicles to transport mail, supplies, and other materials; take complaints from community residents; and performs other tasks as assigned in the local community; incidental to the performance of such duties may observe and report to appropriate authorities possible violations of municipal codes or ordinances relating to health and welfare, building and safety, or zoning (e.g., disabled/abandoned vehicles, vacant lots with overgrown weeds, dumped refuse or other debris or hazards).
Assists sworn personnel in presenting departmentally approved courses designed as education outreach programs for local school districts and community organizations such as Success Through Awareness and Resistance (STAR) and neighborhood watch programs, as required.
Assists sworn personnel in the development, implementation, and supervision of the Youth Activities League (YAL) program, as required.
Enforces Vehicle Code parking regulations by issuing warnings or citations for illegal parking; coordinate and oversee the removal of vehicles for impound or storage; and assist sworn personnel in directing traffic at an accident or special event, as required.
Performs other related duties, as required.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Co mmunity Services Assistant, Sheriff (2704) .
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Graduation from high school or its equivalent. *
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
18 years of age at time of appointment.
LICENSE INFORMATION
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related responsibilities. Candidates offered these positions would need to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his / her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, or CHSPE.
To receive credit for the education requirement, you MUST include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or official letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. The document should show the date the diploma was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement.
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 utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's 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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a computerized multiple-choice test worth 100% assessing: Spelling, Vocabulary, Checking for Errors, and Reading Comprehension.
THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
THE PASSING SCORE FOR THE ASSESSMENT IS 70%.
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 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.
TEST PREPARATION
Department of Human Resources (DHR) provides study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.- Various information can be found on DHR's website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's 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 sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
The eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:- use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
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 electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's 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.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.- cwhwang@lasd.org
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
- info@governmentjobs.com
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER OR INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
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Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.
Flexible Work Schedules
Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
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Career Development
The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
Outstanding Benefits
The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
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