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Job Description
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
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:
J6777K
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We are searching for a team member who is:- Highly motivated and diligent in leading a crew of workers in performing custodial and related housekeeping duties.
Essential Job Functions
Provides immediate supervision, by direct observation and in accordance with jail hospital security regulations, to a crew of inmate workers performing custodial duties in inmate patients' rooms, wards, restrooms, offices, corridors, and stairways in medical services facilities in the Sheriff's Department.
Supervises and instructs inmate work crew members in the performance of housekeeping-related duties such as moving furniture and equipment to various locations within the medical services areas.
Instructs new inmate work crew members in the performance of custodial duties such as cleaning restrooms and showers; washing walls, ceilings, and windows; sweeping and mopping stairways, and floors in rooms, wards, offices, and corridors; and dusting furniture and furnishings.
Assigns and inspects work of inmate work crew in the assigned area; counsels inmate work crew members regarding observance of proper work procedures and standards; arranges for reassignment in cases of continued substandard performance.
Issues cleaning supplies and tools and reports needed cleaning equipment repairs to supervisor.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Inmate Crew Leader.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Two years' experience in the cleaning of office buildings, institutional wards, or similar facilities.*
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Similar facilities include offices, retail, department stores, markets, hotels, shopping centers, factories, warehouses, hospitals, schools, banks, correctional facilities, etc.
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 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
A Training & Experience assessment will evaluate the training and experience you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses proficiencies gained in the following area:- Performing routine custodial work in commercial (offices, retail and department stores, markets, hotels, shopping centers, etc.), industrial (factories, warehouses, etc.), and/or institutional environments (hospitals, schools, banks, correctional facilities, etc.).
- Supervisory or team lead experience.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
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 six (6) months.
The eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody General & Specialized Divisions.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
AS PART OF THE HIRING INTERVIEW PROCESS, CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE CUSTODY FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE, UPON SUCCESSFUL CLEARANCE, A TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED.
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.
WORK CONDITIONS
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven (7) days a week, 24-hours a day, Appointees MUST be willing to work:- in a jail facility where you will be working with and supervising the work of inmates.
- any shift, day or night.
- weekends and holidays.
- at any Los Angeles Sheriff's Department facility within Los Angels County.
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.- vltinana@lasd.org
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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 AND 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 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 -
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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.
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