CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF LA County

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT  

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. 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 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

Martin Rivera