Los Angeles County
  • STUDENT WORKER

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • Los Angeles, California United States View Map
Position/Program Information

Exam Number

R8242Q-R

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

When to Apply

The application filing period will begin on July 14, 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 candidates.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here : https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

What the Student Worker Program is:
The Student Worker Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience while participants obtain their degree. We will help you to gain experience in building employment skills, establishing a professional network while continuing your education. This is temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during instructional period.

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Student Worker?
  • Prepare, from plain and corrected copy and rough draft, or from verbal instructions, such materials as reports, letters, vouchers, receipts, lists, orders, schedules, notices, file cards, statistical data, and certified copies of documents.
  • Wait on the public or acts as receptionist in a small office; answers routine questions of the public, in person or by telephone.
  • Perform all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, chronological and code), and pulls and charges out file material.
  • Post data, keeps records, and prepares reports in accordance with predetermined forms and procedures.
  • Perform bills, orders, notes, receipts, permits, licenses, etc.
  • Operate various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training.
  • Collect and deliver correspondence, records, packages, etc. on regular messenger rounds and upon request.
  • Open, sort, time stamp, and route incoming mail; stuffs, seals, stamps, meters, and registers outgoing mail.
  • Search records and files for data.
  • Perform comparing and proofreading of documents.
  • Sort and arrange documents, correspondence or other material.
  • Operate a small telephone console as needed.
  • Take notes as needed.


Requirements

Requirements to Qualify
Current enrollment in an accredited college, community college, or business college, having academic standing equivalent to at least a freshman in college -OR- current enrollment as a junior or senior in high school.

Age: At least 16 years of age.

Applicants under 18 years old must present a work permit before starting work.

License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class
Physical Class 2 - 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.

Successful candidates are required to submit the following documents during the hiring process:

In order to receive credit for school enrollment, you must include a legible copy of the required document(s) listed below. Submit proof by uploading the document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or by e-mail to studentworkerexams@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Required Documents:

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

1. Proof of Academic Standing regarding the academic level or class level (e.g., Junior, Senior in High School or at least Freshman in accredited college): Acceptable documents include:
  • Official or unofficial transcripts, or
  • A verification letter from the school administration confirming your academic standing (academic class level).

2. Proof of Current Enrollment. Acceptable documents include:
  • A current Class Schedule confirming registration for the current or upcoming semester/quarter, or
  • A letter from the School Administration (on official letterhead) confirming enrollment status, or
  • A student ID card with photograph indicating current enrollment (must display the current term).
3. Proof of Age:
  • Photocopy of Birth Certificate, California I.D. or Driver License.

If hired, continued enrollment and attendance in school is required to maintain eligibility for the position.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

Examination Content
This examination will consist of a multiple-choice assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing General Problem Solving Skills, Learning Potential, Responsibility, and Customer Focus.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

Exam Review
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND /OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
W e provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the County of Los Angeles as they occur.

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.

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.
  • dgrigoryan@hr.lacounty.gov
  • bgreen@hr.lacounty.gov
  • studentworkexams@hr.lacounty.gov
  • info@governmentjobs.com
  • talentcentral@shl.com
  • noreply@proctoru.com,
  • donot-reply@amcatmail.com


New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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, e-mail 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.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Do you have any questions? Please contact us using the following information:

Exam Number: R8242Q-R
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Email:
TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Diana Grigoryan or Bruce Green
Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2084 or (213) 866-2249
Department Contact Email: studentworkerexams@hr.lacounty.gov

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Start Your Career with Los Angeles County

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.

A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.

A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.

The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.

Flexible Work Schedules

Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.

Your Choice of Locations

From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.

Job Security

The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.

Career Development

The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.

Outstanding Benefits

The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

Diversity

Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.

 

   

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