SAFETY OFFICER II

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING DATES:

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT), until Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:
J3039C

Check out our outstanding benefits:
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

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.

Essential Job Functions

Promotes a work culture that is focused on safety.

Monitors and logs Department personnel’s compliance with safety training and certification requirements.

Monitors and logs Department personnel’s participation in safety training sessions that are held twice a month.

Stays current with federal and state safety regulations.

Researches safety-related topics, and shares and presents safety-related information to Department personnel for training purposes.

Trains Department personnel on safety-related topics, e.g., CPR, confined space, forklift, and high-lift forklift training.

Inspects Department facilities, identifies potential safety issues for repair, and verifies that repairs addressed the safety issues.

Travels to Department worksites to perform inspections.

Investigates injuries that occur in the workplace, identifies the root causes of those injuries, and responds to requests from Cal/OSHA regarding the injuries.

Performs ergonomic assessments of Department personnel’s workspaces and equipment.

Verifies that Department first aid kits are stocked and current.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Safety Officer II

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION A
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree* in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field** -AND- Three (3) years of professional*** level experience in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related program***** at the level of Safety Assistant****.

OPTION B
Five (5) years’ experience at a professional*** level in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related program***** responsibilities in a large****** department at the level of Safety Assistant****.

OPTION C
One (1) years' experience as head******* of a comprehensive occupational safety and accident prevention program in a department.

A Master's* degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field** may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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 III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your degree, transcript, or letter from an accredited institution or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org .

**Closely related field is defined as a science or engineering-based degree that provides coursework relevant to occupational safety, health, or environmental protection, including but not limited to: Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, and Environmental and Occupational Health.

***Professional is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

****Experience at the level of a Safety Assistant in the service of the County of Los Angeles is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department. For a full description of the Los Angeles County class of Safety Assistant (Item #3033) please click on the hyperlink on the title.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

*****Closely related program is defined as a program that supports or focuses on preventing workplace injury, illness, and fatality.

******Large department is defined as having 1,000 or more employees.

*******Head is defined as the senior professional who directs, plans, and manages workplace safety policies, risk reduction strategies, and regulatory compliance to protect workers and prevent injuries.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a structured interview assessment weighted 100% assessing:

• Having Prior Experience Working as a Safety Officer
• Knowledge of CAL/OSHA Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of Safety Equipment
• Having the Ability to Work Independently
• Being Self-Motivated
• Computer Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills

APPLICANTS WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you shall be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative who will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your DD214 Form to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services, Facilities Services Bureau.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Day Shift

SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

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

• 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.
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. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

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.

• selockwo@lasd.org
• info@governmentjob.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.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.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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 applicants 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, EMAIL, 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 an applicant's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621

Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit

Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611

Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Closing Date/Time: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific