deputy sheriff-lateral

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
FIRST DAY OF FILING: October 7, 2024 8:00 A.M. (PT)

The application filing period will be open continuously but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require.
EXAM NUMBER:
J2708S
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses.

$7,298.77 - $11,598.44 (BPC) Monthly
$7,520.77 - $11,951.22 (IPC) Monthly
$7,749.52 - $12,314.73 (APC) Monthly

The eight-step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be authorized after:
The employee is on the seventh step
Successful completion of Custody and Patrol training programs
Completion of Custody and Patrol assignments with competent performance ratings and evaluations
DEFINITION:
As a full-time, sworn, peace officer, performs general law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
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. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment.
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
Deputy Sheriffs 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.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
AGE: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background investigation.
LICENSE: A valid California class C driver license is required to perform job-related essential functions. Must possess a current, non-expired California class C driver license or above at the time of application.
EXPERIENCE:
Option I: Completion of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within the last two years.
Option II: Two years of full-time, active law enforcement experience in a California POST-certified law enforcement agency within the past two years and possession of a Basic POST certificate.
Option III: Current standing as a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Designated Level I Reserve Deputy –AND– Three years of active experience as an LASD Level I, II, or III Reserve Deputy within the past three years, two consecutive years of which must have been in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of calls for service at a patrol station.
PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
WORK CONDITIONS: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to:
work any shift.
work overtime and consecutive shifts.
work any day of the year.
work with people of any race or ethnic group.
work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex.
work in any location within the County of Los Angeles.
injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of their life or the life of others.
have split or varied days off.
work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of their duties.
deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill.
deal with volatile or life-threatening situations.
make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations.
work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: You are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age, citizenship, experience and driver license) is subject to verification and your application may be rejected at any time during the selection process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the selection requirements.

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