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CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF


Company : The County of Los Angeles


Location : Los Angeles, CA


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF Print ( Apply ufeff CUSTODY ASSISTANT, SHERIFF Salary $61,064.88 - $82,285.20 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number J2749F Department SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT Opening Date 01/09/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FIRST DAY OF FILING : January 10, 2025 8:00 A.M. (PT) EXAM NUMBER: J2749F TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open Continuous The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. I t is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that you create a profile before the application start date. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Assists sworn personnel in maintaining order and security in a Sheriff's Department custody detention, station jail, or court lockup facility. Positions allocable to this class function as para-professional support to sworn personnel and are distinguished by the need to exercise independent judgment and initiative while under the direct and/or functional supervision of designated sworn personnel. Incumbents are initially assigned to a Custody facility other than a Type l jail, receive immediate supervision from sworn law enforcement personnel, assist sworn staff in observing inmates and in supervising recreational and work activities of inmates, and may be assigned to assist sworn supervisory staff in a main or dormitory control booth by monitoring inmate movement and controlling entry and exit to a facility, or in the classification process at a custody facility. Incumbents with a competent performance rating may be assigned to a Sheriff's Station or Custody Division Type I jail facility after one year, or to a court lockup facility after two years. Positions assigned to a court lockup, station, or Type l jail facility receive immediate supervision from the Watch Commander, the Watch Sergeant, or designated supervisory authority. These incumbents have primary responsibility for facility intake and release processes, ensuring the maintenance of order and security in the detention area of a facility, compliance with administrative regulations, judicial rulings, and the Sheriff's DepartmentManual of Policy and Procedures. Essential Job Functions + Assists in supervising the conduct of inmates in sleeping quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation, and on work assignments. + Assists in instructing and overseeing the work of a group of inmates assigned to various operational, maintenance, or other rehabilitative activities. + Assists in the operation of main or dormitory control booths. + Assists in processing inmates for court appearances. + Assists in performing administrative and operation duties such as scheduling, maintaining unit logs and records, preparing reports or memoranda, and other record keeping as directed. + Controls or assists in controlling and monitoring access to attorney rooms and visiting areas. + Fingerprints, photographs, and/or operates live scan machines or assists in the process of fingerprinting and photographing inmates. + Issues visitor passes and facility employee identification cards. + Operates a computer terminal to obtain criminal history information including warrants or other holds, and updates classification or housing information as needed. + Interviews inmates and reviews records relative to the classification process to determine appropriate security level, eligibility for transfer to other facilities, or status as returnees from other facilities. + Ensures compliance with Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations and/or other legislative or judicial compliance orders as needed. + Distribute and account for facility keys as needed. + Assigned to a Sheriff's Station or other Type l jail facility to assist in receiving and processing inmates: e.g., searching, booking, photographing, fingerprinting, maintaining inmate records, and performing additional duties in relation to booking procedures and compliance with administrative regulations and court decisions as needed. + Secures inmates and their personal property and monies as needed in compliance with departmental policies and procedures including juvenile detention policies and regulations. + Maintains gate book, station jail reference manual, and/or other booking paperwork. + Transmits fingerprint cards and/or operates Live Scan equipment, as needed. + Issues personal hygiene supplies and/or specifically approved medications, as directed. + Orders, inspects, and serves food to inmates. + Maintains sanitary conditions within the custody, jail, or court lockup facility. + Responds to public inquiries regarding inmates. + Provides opportunities for inmates to contact the Bail Deviation Unit for possible bail reduction or release on the inmate's own recognizance. + Inspects the court lockup and floor detention areas prior to and after inmate occupancy. + Scans inmate wristband identification upon entry to and exit from the lockup and other secured areas using the Defendant Inmate Movement Management System (DIMMS); processes booking remands and release of inmates. + Collects DNA from identified inmates as legally mandated; secures results for further processing; enters information into the DNA Offender Tracking System (DOTS). Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AGE Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. You will be required to submit your documents during the background investigation. EDUCATION Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent high school proficiency or higher education. Evidence of equivalent high school proficiency includes having successfully passed the GED, TASC, HiSET, CHSPE, or CPP. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved organizations listed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. Successful applicants will be required to submit sealed transcripts and/or other education documents during the background investigation. LICENSE A valid California class