BUREAU DIRECTOR, SHERIFF - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.

EXAM NUMBER:

J0997P-DOJ

LA County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of service both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Sheriff's Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Bureau Director, Sheriff, vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Bureau Director, Sheriff.


Essential Job Functions

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the operations of a primarily civilian bureau through subordinate managers.

Directs the development, implementation, and review of management systems and controls to effectively manage bureau operations.

Coordinates the work of the bureau with other Department units and external agencies, and reviews the work to ensure compliance with Department policies, standards, and goals.

Directs and coordinates the preparation and administration of the bureau’s budget including the review and analysis of budget requests, and preparation of recommendations in accordance with bureau priorities and other considerations.

Directs the bureau’s operational efficiency by implementing budgetary controls; identifying and securing funding for additional services, supplies, equipment, facilities, or personnel, as needed; serving as the highest bureau-level approval for expenditures; and directing bureau managers and supervisors in obtaining these resources for the bureau.

Ensures that the bureau operates within budgetary limitations, including overtime expenditures, and meets any contractual obligations.

Directs the analysis of existing Department policies, programs, systems, and procedures as they relate to the bureau.

Ensures that the bureau’s activities comply with the law, Department rules and regulations, and established law enforcement practices and procedures by providing overall technical and administrative direction to the bureau.

Directs the selection and training of bureau personnel; addresses employee grievances or conducts investigations that can be resolved at the bureau level or forwards to higher-level management for further action; and recommends and implements discipline.

Acts as the Assistant Division Director, Sheriff in their absence, as required.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree* -AND- One year of management experience** in areas pertaining to human resources, financial and fiscal management, capital project management, facilities operations and crafts services, records and statistics management, or technology and support services at the level of Los Angeles County’s class of Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff ***.
OPTION II:
Two years of management experience** in areas pertaining to human resources, financial and fiscal management, capital project management, facilities operations and crafts services, records and statistics management, or technology and support services. One year of the required experience must have been at the level of Los Angeles County’s Class of Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff ***.

You MUST meet the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or within seven (7) days from the date of filing your online application. Documentation should be submitted to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it needs to 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

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
**Management experience refers to having the responsibility of directing, through subordinate, professional administrative supervisors, a section composed of multiple units responsible for providing professional administrative services in areas pertaining to human resources, financial and fiscal management, capital project management, facilities operations and crafts services, records and statistics management, or technology and support services .

***For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Assistant Bureau Director, Sheriff (Item #0996) , please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/ and type the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver's License or can use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential duties.

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.

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 apply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Day

SPECIAL INFORMATION

S UCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED 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.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add selockwo@lasd.org as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.
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 applicants 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 an applicant'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: Continuous

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