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DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE

Government JobsLos Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Job Posting

Position / Program Information :

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a full-time position with a salary range of $82,080.00 - $101,964.00 annually. The position is located in Los Angeles County, CA.

First Day of Filing : January 10, 2025, 8 : 00 A.M. (PT)

Exam Number : J2707C

Type of Recruitment : Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Filing Type : Open Continuous

The application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended at any time without prior notice and this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Special Salary Information : Applicants who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay at the time of hire :

  • AA / AS : $7,221 Monthly
  • BA / BS : $7,624 Monthly
  • Upon graduation from the academy, applicants appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff will receive a Basic Post Certificate (BPC) bonus.
  • HS Diploma : $7,298.77 Monthly
  • AA / AS : $7,705.33 Monthly
  • BA / BS : $8,135.36 Monthly

Classification Standards : Positions in this non-sworn Deputy Sheriff Trainee (DST) classification are characterized by participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic procedures, administration of justice, police / community relations and jail custody and operations. Incumbents must possess the ability to assimilate classroom instructions covering a wide variety of academic and technical subjects as well as physical skill and coordination to become proficient in firearm and weaponless defense techniques.

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

    • Essential Job Functions :

    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.

    • Requirements :

    Selection Requirements :

  • Age : Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application.
  • Employment Eligibility : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
  • Education : Graduation from an accredited high school, its equivalent, or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e).
  • 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.
  • 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 : Must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical condition that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification.
  • Vision : At least 20 / 70 in each eye without correction, correctable to 20 / 30 in each eye. Successful soft contact lens wearers are not required to meet the uncorrected standard as long as their corrected vision is 20 / 30 in each eye.
  • Hearing : There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better
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