Lasd Careers – Deputy Sheriff Lateral

Positions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher – level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision.

• 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.
• Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV.
• Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed.
• Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates within a correctional or court facility.
• Conducts, records, and reports inmate count during shift to ensure all inmates are present and that accurate documentation is maintained.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities according to departmental policy and established schedule through direct observation and the use of video equipment.

• Must be a U.S. citizen – OR – permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for citizenship.
• Candidates will be required to complete a P.O.S.T. mandated Personal History Statement (PHS).
• Work overtime and consecutive shifts.
• Work any shift.
• Work with people of any race or ethnic group.
• Work on any day of the year.

• Candidates must be employed as full-time peace officers in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement agency with two years of continuous peace officer experience at the time of filing.

Company: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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