CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

FIRST DAY OF FILING :
January 4, 2024 12:00 P.M. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER:

J2749E

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. I t 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.

Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that you create a profile before the application start date.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Assists sworn personnel in maintaining order and security in a Sheriff's Department custody detention, station jail, or court lockup facility. Positions allocable to this class function as para-professional support to sworn personnel and are distinguished by the need to exercise independent judgment and initiative while under the direct and/or functional supervision of designated sworn personnel. Incumbents are initially assigned to a Custody facility other than a Type l jail, receive immediate supervision from sworn law enforcement personnel, assist sworn staff in observing inmates and in supervising recreational and work activities of inmates, and may be assigned to assist sworn supervisory staff in a main or dormitory control booth by monitoring inmate movement and controlling entry and exit to a facility, or in the classification process at a custody facility. Incumbents with a competent performance rating may be assigned to a Sheriff's Station or Custody Division Type I jail facility after one year, or to a court lockup facility after two years. Positions assigned to a court lockup, station, or Type l jail facility receive immediate supervision from the Watch Commander, the Watch Sergeant, or designated supervisory authority. These incumbents have primary responsibility for facility intake and release processes, ensuring the maintenance of order and security in the detention area of a facility, compliance with administrative regulations, judicial rulings, and the Sheriff's Department Manual of Policy and Procedures .

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in supervising the conduct of inmates in sleeping quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation, and on work assignments.
• Assists in instructing and overseeing the work of a group of inmates assigned to various operational, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities.
• Assists in the operation of main or dormitory control booths.
• Assists in processing inmates for court appearances.
• Assists in performing administrative and operation duties such as scheduling, maintaining unit logs and records, preparing reports or memoranda, and other record keeping as directed.
• Controls or assists in controlling and monitoring access to attorney rooms and visiting areas.
• Fingerprints, photographs, and/or operates live scan machines or assists in the process of fingerprinting and photographing inmates.
• Issues visitor passes and facility employee identification cards.
• Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as necessary.
• Interviews inmates and reviews records relative to the classification process to determine appropriate security level, eligibility for transfer to other facilities, or status as returnees from other facilities.
• Ensures compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations and/or other legislative or judicial compliance orders as necessary.
• May distribute and account for facility keys.
• May be assigned to a Sheriff's Station or other Type l jail facility to assist in receiving and processing inmates: e.g., searching, booking, photographing, fingerprinting, maintaining inmate records, and performing additional duties in relation to booking procedures and compliance with administrative regulations and court decisions.
• Secures inmates and their personal property and monies as necessary in compliance with departmental policies and procedures including juvenile detention policies and regulations.
• Maintains gate book, station jail reference manual, and/or other booking paperwork.
• Transmits fingerprint cards and/or operates Live Scan equipment, as necessary.
• Issues personal hygiene supplies and/or specifically approved medications, as directed.
• Orders, inspects, and serves food to inmates.
• Maintains sanitary conditions within the custody, jail, or court lockup facility.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding inmates.
• Provides opportunities for inmates to contact the Bail Deviation Unit for possible bail reduction or release on the inmate's own recognizance.
• Inspects the court lockup and floor detention areas prior to and after inmate occupancy.
• Scans inmate wristband identification upon entry to and exit from the lockup and other secured areas using the Defendant Inmate Movement Management System (DIMMS); processes booking remands and release of inmates.
• Collects DNA from identified inmates as legally mandated; secures results for further processing; enters information into the DNA Offender Tracking System (DOTS).

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

AGE
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

EDUCATION
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, CHSPE, or CPP.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) https://www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) http://aice-eval.org . These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services.

Successful applicants will be required to submit sealed transcripts and/or other education documents during the background investigation.

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
IV - Arduous
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be in good general physical condition and free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance of the essential duties of this classification.

Additional Information

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.
• 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.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
The examination will consist of a computer based multiple-choice test weighted 100%, assessing writing clarity, vocabulary, spelling, writing grammar, reading comprehension, deductive and inductive reasoning, and data interpretation. You must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice test to be placed on the eligible register. If you fail the test, you may retake the multiple-choice test once every three (3) months. The multiple-choice test is not reviewable by applicants per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION
There are websites available that have practice tests to help in the preparation of this examination. They are only guides and do not guarantee success in the examination. These sample tests are located at the following sites:

The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources website:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit
https://apps.hr.lacounty.gov/olt/Test

The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission website:
https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/poWrittenPracticeTest.pdf

REAPPLY PROCEDURE
If you have participated in the examination process for any one of the LASD's Law Enforcement Job Family (LEJF) positions and did not achieve a qualifying score, you must wait three (3) months after the date of the test to reapply.

RESCHEDULING PROCEDURE
Your application will remain active for three (3) months from the date of your application. You may reschedule the multiple-choice test within a three-month period from the date of your application. You must take the multiple-choice test before your application expires.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST SCORE
The Custody Assistant multiple-choice test score is valid for twenty-four (24) months.

SCORE TRANSFERS
If you meet the selection requirements for this position and achieved a qualifying score from any of the LASD's LEJF examinations, the latest multiple-choice test score will be transferred to this position.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an as received basis and eligible applicants will be placed on the eligible register accordingly. If you are successful, your name will remain on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility, unless you:

• do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled appointment.
• do not appear (DNA) to any scheduled background investigation appointment.
• are disqualified during the background investigation.
• are disqualified from the medical or psychological evaluation.
• withdraw or refuse the position at any time after the multiple-choice test.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

• m2aramir@lasd.org
• swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org
• ehire@lasd.org
• spsupport@lasd.org
• info@governmentjobs.com

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. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the 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.

DISQUALIFICATION
The background questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) are utilized to ensure you meet the standards of the LASD. If you fail any background question(s) you may be disqualified from all LEJF examinations for which you have applied and will have to wait a minimum of twelve (12) months from the date of disqualification to reapply.

LASD HIRING PROCESS
1. Application (including SQ)
2. Multiple-Choice Test
3. Background Investigation
4. Psychological and Medical Evaluations

If during the hiring process, the Department determines that one or more components have expired prior to hire, you will be required to complete the expired component(s) again.

PRE-INVESTIGATIVE QUESTIONNAIRE
You will be required to complete a Pre-Investigative Questionnaire that will consist of questions regarding narcotics use, theft, arrest history, domestic violence, and driving history. Examples of disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: Failure to appear to scheduled appointments, felony convictions, job related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns, suspended license, driving under the influence, poor credit or employment history, substance abuse, and active criminal probation.

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS)
You will receive emails from the Department's electronic case management system, E-Hire, with instructions on how to complete the required Personal History Statement (PHS) and submit specific documents (i.e., driver license, social security card, birth/marriage certificate(s) etc.). It is your responsibility to bring both original documents and copies to your background intake appointment. LASD representatives will verify the copies against the original documents and return all original documents.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to; discrepancy interviews, a Live Scan (fingerprint search), polygraph examination, law enforcement agency checks, and residence/employment checks. If you complete the background investigation you may be selected for the position and will be extended a conditional offer of employment prior to the psychological and medical evaluations .

• If you are disqualified from the background investigation you may be ineligible to reapply for any LASD position(s) for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
The psychological evaluation consists of a four (4) hour test. Once you have completed the test you will meet with a psychologist.

• If you do not pass the psychological evaluation, you will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

MEDICAL EVALUATION
The medical evaluation assesses physical ability, ensuring capability to participate in the demanding duties of the position.

• If you do not pass the medical evaluation, you will be ineligible to reapply for the position for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

ACADEMY TRAINING
Successful completion of the mandatory eight- week long LASD sponsored, in-service training program, is required prior to final appointment. Positions allocated to this class must complete a training course given in accordance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.

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 and education) 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.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
To apply for this examination, click on the "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm (PT), on the last day of the application filing period. You will be asked to provide required documents during the background investigation.

To ensure you have the best experience possible, it is recommended that you use a desktop or laptop to apply using the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County if you do not have regular access to a computer or the internet. Information about library reopening's may be found at Library Reopening - LA County Library .

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
You must file your application online using your own user ID and password. Using a family member's or a friend's user ID and password may erase your original application record and may result in a rejection of your application.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
You must include your social security number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

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Department Contact email: swornexamsentrylevel@lasd.org

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