A Detention Officer is an unarmed civilian employee of the Police Department who processes arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, and maintaining custody and control.
ALL positions include duties, which require the ability to type using a computer keyboard.
NOTES: - Some positions may be entitled to additional negotiated compensation for MOU provisions, such as some shift assignments, authorized bi-lingual pay, and assignment location.
- Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
- All entry-level positions in this class have been designated as temporary training positions in accordance with Civil Service Rule 5.30. Employment in such positions is not to exceed twelve (12) months, during which time the trainee must successfully complete a comprehensive training program consisting of both classroom and on-the-job training. Upon completion of the training program, employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Detention Officer and begin a six-month probationary period.
Current employment as a Police Officer I with the City of Los Angeles, not having completed the Los Angeles Police Academy.
PROCESS NOTES - Prior to appointment, a thorough and comprehensive Background Investigation will be conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department. You must not have a history of criminal or improper conduct, including any felony convictions. You must not have poor employment, military, or driving records which would affect your suitability for law enforcement work. You must have a responsible financial history. You must have displayed a pattern of respect and honesty in your dealings with individuals and organizations. You must be fingerprinted and have no disqualifying record of law violations or other improper conduct. Potentially disqualifying violations or conduct include convictions for more than one minor offense within the past year.
- Candidates may be required to undergo a DRUG and ALCOHOL screening test, based on City policy.
- A valid California driver's license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
- Candidates will be asked to complete and submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) online at a later date. Certification by a Department is subject to a candidate's completion of the PHS. Any candidate who does not submit this information by the specified date will be ineligible for certification at that time. The information provided in your PHS will be used during the Background Investigation.
- Candidates who are hired must attend an appropriate Recruit Detention Officer Academy as determined by the Los Angeles Police Department and the State of California. Candidates are required to wear a uniform. The academy will include an academic curriculum, physical fitness, and training in defense tactics and control holds for use on especially combative arrestees. Failure to successfully complete these courses may result in termination.
- Candidates that qualify for this examination under the aforementioned Requirement will undergo a selection process based on an Application Review.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require the ability to speak or write a language other than English. Only persons who have the necessary language skills may be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill such positions. If you have the ability to speak or write a language other than
English, indicate this language in the appropriate box on the application.
Applications and the Job Preview, which is part of the application WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations.
NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day. This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written test in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received
Examination Weights: Application Review and Evaluation.........................................100%
The Application Review and Evaluation will consist of a thorough review of the completed application and job preview.
If you receive and accept a conditional job offer, appointment is subject to completing a MEDICAL EXAMINATION and PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION. Candidates must be determined to be medically and psychologically qualified to perform the essential duties of a Detention Officer. Candidates must undergo a comprehensive medical examination given by a City physician and a psychological evaluation conducted by a City psychologist that consists of a written test and interview.
NOTES:
- This examination is based on a validation study.
- As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
- Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at anytime if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
- A final average score of 70% in the Training and Experience Questionnaire portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- You may take this written test only once a year (365 calendar days). Your name may be removed from the eligible list after six months.
Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY
ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
