Los Angeles Staffing
Deputy Sheriff-Lateral
Salary: $87,585.24 - $147,776.76 Annually
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: J2708S
Department: SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT
First Day Of Filing: October 7, 2024 8:00 A.M. (PT)
The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended at any time without prior notice.
Exam Number: J2708S
Type Of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Filing Type: Open Continuous
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.
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 filing start date.
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.
Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either:
Inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or
Law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment.
Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders.
Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community.
Incumbents perform community-based policing, interact with community residents, and engage in collaborative problem solving.
Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations.
Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property.
Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments.
Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others.
Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, arson, or aero initially require extensive training and technical skill.
Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise.
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:
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.
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Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: J2708S
Department: SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT
First Day Of Filing: October 7, 2024 8:00 A.M. (PT)
The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended at any time without prior notice.
Exam Number: J2708S
Type Of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Filing Type: Open Continuous
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.
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 filing start date.
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.
Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either:
Inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or
Law enforcement work at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment.
Incumbents perform progressively responsible and diverse law enforcement duties such as supervising, observing, guarding, and transporting inmates; serving civil and criminal process; securing and maintaining order within courtrooms; patrolling an assigned area in a patrol car; investigating, preventing and suppressing crime; and apprehending public offenders.
Incumbents may rotate through a variety of job assignments along planned career development lines to broaden skill and expertise in general law enforcement work and enable prompt deployment of trained personnel in response to the changing needs and priorities of the community.
Incumbents perform community-based policing, interact with community residents, and engage in collaborative problem solving.
Positions in this class must exercise a working knowledge of law enforcement such as penal, evidence and vehicle codes; criminal investigation; patrol and custody procedures; juvenile laws; administration of justice; and community-law enforcement relations.
Incumbents in these assignments must independently exercise judgment in interpreting and applying departmentally-approved methods in emergency situations involving danger to life and property.
Also allocable to this class are positions performing specialized and highly specialized law enforcement assignments.
Positions performing specialized assignments such as a lead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, etc., are required to exercise a complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of their assigned unit, with sufficient ability to impart this knowledge to others.
Specialized assignments, such as media or international liaison, are highly sensitive requiring incumbents to possess a thorough knowledge of the department's organization and operational policies and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, emergency services, arson, or aero initially require extensive training and technical skill.
Incumbents are required to maintain proficiency and stay abreast of developments in their particular area of expertise.
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:
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.
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