Community Services Assistant, Sheriff

  • County of Los Angeles
  • California
  • Full Time
COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT, SHERIFF

Salary

$37,778.16 - $48,080.88 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J2704E

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

04/09/2025

Closing Date

4/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING DATES

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday April 23, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER

J2704E

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:

Why Work for Us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

Receives and documents telephone and in-person first reports of minor non-emergency criminal or non-criminal activity; refers emergencies or more serious non-criminal matters to Law Enforcement Technicians or sworn personnel.

Inputs and retrieves computerized statistical information as part of retrieving and compiling basic statistical information, assists records bureau staff with crime data reporting, victim/witness/suspect information, and querying law enforcement systems.

Assists sworn personnel with the distribution and tracking of Probable Cause Declaration Forms resulting from arrests and other documents such as subpoenas; performs court liaison duties such as delivering subpoenas.

Drives departmental vehicles to transport mail, supplies, and other materials; take complaints from community residents; and performs other tasks as assigned in the local community; incidental to the performance of such duties may observe and report to appropriate authorities possible violations of municipal codes or ordinances relating to health and welfare, building and safety, or zoning (e.g., disabled/abandoned vehicles, vacant lots with overgrown weeds, dumped refuse or other debris or hazards).

Assists sworn personnel in presenting departmentally approved courses designed as education outreach programs for local school districts and community organizations such as Success Through Awareness and Resistance (STAR) and neighborhood watch programs, as required.

Assists sworn personnel in the development, implementation, and supervision of the Youth Activities League (YAL) program, as required.

Enforces Vehicle Code parking regulations by issuing warnings or citations for illegal parking; coordinate and oversee the removal of vehicles for impound or storage; and assist sworn personnel in directing traffic at an accident or special event, as required.

Performs other related duties, as required.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Community Services Assistant, Sheriff (2704).

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Graduation from high school or its equivalent. *

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

18 years of age at time of appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related responsibilities. Candidates offered these positions would need to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his / her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class II - 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, or CHSPE.

To receive credit for the education requirement, you MUST include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or official letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to ... and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. The document should show the date the diploma was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

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Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement.

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 utilized 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.
Job ID: 473242530
Originally Posted on: 4/13/2025

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