DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S FIELD DEPUTY

Job Description

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

EXAM NUMBER:

A1819D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone!

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, October 12, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 12, 2026, to be accepted.

Los Angeles County, with almost 10 million residents, is the nation’s most populous county and one of Southern California's largest employers. With more than 100,000 employees across 39 departments and 2,100 different job types, we provide vital and diverse public services, including law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. 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 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.
Joining the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) is the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States. Our jurisdiction spans 4,084 miles, stretching from the Antelope Valley to Long Beach and from Pomona to Malibu. LADA is dedicated to protecting and serving our community and safeguarding the rights of crime victims and the accused alike through an unrelenting pursuit of justice. That pursuit of justice will ensure that not just the result, but the process itself reflects the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and integrity.

What does a District Attorney Field Deputy do?
A District Attorney Field Deputy reports to the Assistant Chief Field Deputy or higher-level supervisor. These positions coordinate the bureau's operations internally and with other governmental agencies, organizations, media outlets, and community groups. The incumbents' primary responsibilities are to support the mission and the established goals and objectives of the District Attorney's Office through various communication vehicles and public affairs efforts. Incumbents must effectively address matters of importance to the District Attorney's Office, both internally and with members of the public and various groups.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts communication activities and other public affairs efforts (e.g., prepares content for a variety of media; designs and maintains departmental websites; facilitates public forums and training events; attends or speaks at public meetings and gatherings; and prepares, designs, and disseminates departmental printed public information materials) for the District Attorney's Office.
• Conducts outreach activities through the departmental website, social media, publications, community events, training activities, and public meetings and gatherings for the District Attorney's Office.
• Researches and implements projects to increase internal and external awareness of office programs, services, special events, and print and electronic publications.
• Works with community groups, private sector entities, and government agencies (e.g., service organizations, media outlets, and law enforcement agencies) in connection with departmental programs throughout the county.
• Attends or speaks at public meetings and gatherings as a representative of the District Attorney's Office.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIF Y:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of full-time paid experience involving extensive public contacts* in connection with a wide variety** of governmental or community problems and in dealing with individuals or groups representing a wide range of community interests.
*Extensive Public Contact: paid experience working with members of the news media, government officials, graphic arts or multimedia consumers.

**Wide variety of Governmental Community Problems and Interests: paid experience addressing public safety, the criminal justice system or overall quality of life, including gang violence, consumer protection, victims' rights, civic responsibility, and/or environmental issues.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
P roficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter from an accredited institution. 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 ;

If you are unable to attach documents, you may email them to exams@da.lacounty.gov at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the documents.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending them to the exam analyst. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging into governmentjobs.com and reviewing your submitted application. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

WITHHOLD:
If you will meet the requirements within 3 months of the end of the application filing period, then you can still apply for this exam. However, we will not include you on the list sent to hiring managers until we have verified that you meet the requirements.

LOCATION AND SHIFT REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must be willing and able to work in ANY AREA of Los Angeles County and ANY SHIFT (e.g., evenings, nights, weekends, etc.)

Additional Information

If you fulfill the requirements outlined above, you will be invited to participate in the examination.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Our assessment process for this exam consists of two parts:

Part I: Qualifying evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and supplemental questions to assess Knowledge of Public Relations and Ability to Communicate in Writing and Knowledge of Multimedia Technologies. This is an unweighted qualifying assessment .

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I to proceed to Part II.

Part II: An Interview weighted 100% to assess oral expression and comprehension, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, decision-making ability, ability to manage stress, adaptability, attention to detail, dependability, teamwork project management, ability to serve in a lead capacity and creativity/innovation.
Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. Final results will be sent via email. Test scores will not be given over the phone.

Standardized examination materials are not subject to review, as outlined in the CSR 7.19. However, the following material is available for review:
- Training and Experience
- Interview Results Report

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the District Attorney's Office as they occur.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION REGISTERS:

Selective certification list may be prepared for the following language specialties: American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The Department may also prepare selective certification lists by service areas .

Candidates who wish to have their names placed on a language selective certification list must indicate their foreign language on the application and pass a qualifying language proficiency test on their ability to speak, read, and write English and the specialty language.

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.

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 on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

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.

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exams@da.lacounty.gov
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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.

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 candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at exams@da.lacounty.gov . We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us; the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT US:
Exam Number: A1819D
Department Contact Name: Exams Unit
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email: exams@da.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 257-2700
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific