Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level ID-3384
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CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department – Reserve Forces Detail is encompassed by community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles which are traditionally handled by full-time, Deputy Sheriffs. Our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs undergo the same hiring standards as full-time Deputies and work alongside them in support of every aspect of the Department operations.
A volunteer organization of individuals who are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's law enforcement manpower. Like full-time deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserves are assigned to the same duties as full-time deputies. Reserve Deputies are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as full-time deputies. Most reserve deputies are available to work in virtually all aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. After becoming field qualified, a Level 1 reserve deputy can work patrol alone or with a partner and has peace officer status.
Incumbents who successfully complete the Sheriff's Training Academy and are appointed to the Reserve Deputy Sheriff (#9308) classification must possess and maintain a current and valid Proof of Eligibility issued by P.O.S.T. Peace officers on probation must possess and maintain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) issued by P.O.S.T.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF
- Testify in court
- Make a forcible arrest
- Search for and handle evidence/contraband
- Use a firearm
- Drive a County vehicle
Essential Job Functions
Reserve Deputy Sheriffs in all assignments are responsible for performing the following duties:
- Takes 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.
CORRECTIONAL OR COURT FACILITY ASSIGNMENTS:
- Controls, 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 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 ASSIGNMENTS:
- Patrols 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 and safety of sentenced and pre-sentenced inmates by enforcing detention policies and procedures in station jails.
MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:
- Exercises 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.
MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PERFORM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DUTIES IN ASSIGNMENTS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:
- Conducts 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.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
AGE
Must be at least 19½ years of age at time of application.
CITIZENSHIP
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.
EDUCATION
Graduation from a U.S. high school or evidence of equivalent U.S. high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, CHSPE, or CPP.
In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 1031(e), accredited high schools are those accredited by certifying organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and include accredited public and non-public high schools in the United States and accredited United States Department of Defense high schools.
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 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.
Out-of-state applicants must have a valid driver license from the state in which they reside at the time of application and will be required to obtain a California class "C" driver license or above by the time of appointment.
Successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of their valid driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant's driving record within the past 36 months will be evaluated.
