DEPUTY SHERIFF-LATERAL

Special Salary InformationSalary 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) MonthlyClassification StandardsPositions allocable to this class work under the technical and administrative supervision of a Sergeant or higher level peace officer. Some positions report to civilian managers who provide administrative supervision. Incumbents are assigned to fixed posts or designated patrol areas throughout the unincorporated area of the County and in contract cities and perform either: (1) inmate custody work at a correctional facility; security and support services at a court facility; or (2) 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 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.Specialized and Highly Specialized AssignmentsLead deputy, training officer, watch deputy, polygraph examiner, investigator, media liaison, criminal investigator, etc. – must possess complete knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the assigned unit, and be able to impart this knowledge to others.Highly specialized assignments such as commercial crimes, major crimes, homicide, arson, or aero – require extensive training and technical skill.Highly specialized duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues require extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure.Duties of a Deputy SheriffTestify in court.Make a forcible arrest.Search for and handle evidence/contraband.Use a firearm.Drive a County vehicle.General Duties and ResponsibilitiesTakes 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.Court or Correctional Facility AssignmentsControls, 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 the 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 AssignmentsPatrols 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 of sentenced and pre‑sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails.Specialized DutiesExercises technical supervision over other line personnel, including but not limited to patrol, custody, detective, court services, and technical services.Plans and conducts law enforcement courses and seminars including classroom instruction and practical demonstration; tests and evaluates participants' knowledge and performance.Exercises technical supervision over field training activities in various patrol procedures and techniques such as report writing, vehicle pullover and approach, traffic control, arrest, and search and seizure.Coordinates operational activities such as scheduling patrol units and resolving community concerns and incoming calls for service at a Sheriff's patrol station.Conducts polygraph investigations of suspects, victims, or witnesses to determine the validity of their statements; conducts polygraph examinations of applicants for Deputy Sheriff.Serves as a detective in a specialized investigative unit such as burglary, juvenile gang, child abuse, forgery, commercial crimes, vice, or narcotics, with responsibility for investigating crimes, identifying and apprehending criminals, and assisting in the prosecution of court cases.Highly Specialized DutiesConducts complex major investigations in such areas as homicide, arson, and fraud, requiring extensive technical knowledge and skill, and the ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and synthesize massive amounts of information.Performs duties such as flying a helicopter and making mountain and underwater rescues requiring extensive training, skills, and certification or licensure.Selection RequirementsAge: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.Employment Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background investigation.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.Experience:Option I: Completion of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within the last two years.Option II: Two years of full‑time, active law enforcement experience in a California POST‑certified law enforcement agency within the past two years and possession of a Basic POST certificate.Option III: Current standing as a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Designated Level I Reserve Deputy – AND – Three years of active experience as an LASD Level I, II, or III Reserve Deputy within the past three years, two consecutive years of which must have been in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of calls for service at a patrol station. Active experience is defined as completing LASD's required 240 hours per year of qualifying service.Certification: Must have completed the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's basic law enforcement training program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) OR must possess a current and valid Basic Certificate from the State of California Commission on POST. Peace officers on probation must possess a current and valid Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST at the time of application.Physical RequirementsPHYSICAL 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 positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.Applicants 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(1) Acuity – 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.(2) Color perception – Anything other than minor hue impairment is disqualifying.HearingThere may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz; 30 dB at 1000 Hz; 40 dB at 2000 Hz; 40 dB at 3000 Hz. There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record may be reviewed by the Occupational Health Program's Service Consultant for final determination of qualifications.Other RequirementsApplicants must provide a legible copy of their POST profile report and one or more of the following: a legible copy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's basic law enforcement training program certificate of completion; a legible copy of current and valid Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by POST; a legible copy of current and valid POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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