Los Angeles County
TEST DEVELOPMENT ANALYST (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER I / TEST DEVELOPMENT)
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
FIRST DAY OF FILINGSEPTEMBER 17, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
EXAM NUMBER:
J1002H
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYREASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.Flexible Benefit Plans – The County provides each employee with a monthly “benefit allowance” they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages – Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
For more details on employee benefits, please visit
here .Flexible schedule options (telework where appropriate)Potential promotional path and career longevityWho are we looking for:
At the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Personnel Administration Bureau’s Test Development Unit, we are seeking motivated individuals with an educational background and work experience in conducting job analysis studies, analyzing test and item statistics, and developing pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, multiple-choice tests, and performance tests).
DEFINITIONIndependently performs a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments and makes recommendations on complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDSPositions allocable to this journey-level analyst class are typically located in central administrative departments or the central administrative office of a line department, receive general supervision from a higher-level supervisor or manager and are responsible for independently carrying out a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas. Some positions may require incumbents to lead or supervise a unit of lower-level analysts. Assignments require the use of discretion and care in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to support management decisions, as well as professionalism and tact in dealing with individuals such as higher-level staff members, managers, and professionals from other organizations on sensitive or controversial issues of considerable consequence or importance.The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.Plans and conducts test development and validation research projects, including choice of validation strategy, job analysis strategy, number and type of subject matter experts needed, and test components and/or content to include.Conducts job analysis using various methods to collect essential information regarding tasks, duties, activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, competencies, attributes, work context, etc.Develops and/or works with subject matter experts to develop selection and promotional assessment instruments, including multiple-choice tests, situational judgment tests, structured interviews (technical and general), performance or walkthrough performance tests, simulations, and other assessments to measure important constructs (worker attributes) identified and defined during job analysis.Compiles lists of required tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics to develop job analysis survey instruments, develop test plans, and guide the development of selection instruments (predictors) or to develop measures of job performance (criteria or outcomes).Leads and participates in projects related to selection, placement, retention, recruitment, training and development, organizational development and improvement, process improvement, performance measurement and evaluation, or other areas of human resources intervention or practice.Conducts statistical analyses using SPSS, Systat, R, Excel, or other statistical software. Interprets and evaluates results of statistical tests and uses outcomes to drive improvement of assessments (i.e., response patterns, item difficulty, item-total correlation, test reliability, and test validity), to set or recommend passing scores, and to evaluate adverse impact resulting from the use of selection instruments or systems.Develops and administers questionnaires (paper and internet-based) to subject matter experts to collect information on the tasks performed, important knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics and to collect ratings that would contribute to decisions such as test component weights and item retention.Writes technical reports to document the job-relatedness of selection and promotional programs, including job analysis, basis for demonstrating validity, alternative predictors considered, and evaluation of the assessment systems.Creates and delivers training programs, including item-writing training, interviewer training, and writing assessment training.Travels to various locations within Los Angeles County to conduct job analyses, meet with clients, work with subject matter experts to develop selection/assessment instruments, deliver training, and/or attend meetings.SELECTION REQUIREMENTSOption I: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field.
Option II: A Master’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field
AND
one (1) year of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.
Option III:
Completion of graduate program coursework**** from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field ( must have completed 12 semester / 18 quarter units of graduate coursework in advanced statistics and/or research methods, and psychometrics/test construction)
AND
two (2) years of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASSPhysical 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* In order to receive credit for the required degree, you
MUST
include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.
Please submit documentation to
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number.
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.**Experience
must
include conducting routine job analysis studies and basic analysis of test and item statistics, and developing standard pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, written tests).
***Associate analyst level work involves 1.) the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments and/or 2.) under more direct supervision, the performance of complex assignments. Both types of assignments require the use of established research and analytical methods and techniques, as well as sound professional judgment to analyze and resolve problems and issues related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related administrative functional areas. This level of work is generally assigned to positions in classifications above the entry level classification of the respective series.
Note: For a fuller description of associate-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Management Analyst classification (Item #1848).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREAs 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted 100%, covering:
General Problem Solving SkillsProfessional PotentialAchievementCoping with UncertaintyResponsibilityWorking to High Quality StandardsWillingness to LearnMaintaining Good Working RelationshipsAnalyzing InformationLearning QuicklyGenerating New IdeasUsing Time EfficientlyAdapting to ChangeTRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TEST PREPARATIONStudy guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at
here . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit". Test preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.Additional online practice tests are available at
here .Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.
VETERANS CREDITIf you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.
Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIREDThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a
"zero tolerance"
policy for its employees for the following:use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.VACANCY INFORMATIONThe eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Personnel Administration Bureau.AVAILABLE SHIFT DAYAPPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONAPPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire
ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly
shown that you meet the
SELECTION
REQUIREMENTS
and you have completely filled out your application.Apply online by clicking on the green " Apply " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before
5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on
here , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that
ALL
information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT
.Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
and you may be
DISQUALIFIED.CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAILAll notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add
svyiu@lasd.org ,
yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov ,
talentcentral@shl.com ,
donot-reply@amcatmail.com , and
info@governmentjobs.com
to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log in to your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.
NOTE:
Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(213) 229-1621Teletype Phone:
(213) 626-0251Department Contact Name:
Professional Examinations UnitDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 526-5611Department Contact Email:
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org#J-18808-Ljbffr
THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
EXAM NUMBER:
J1002H
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYREASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.Flexible Benefit Plans – The County provides each employee with a monthly “benefit allowance” they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages – Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits.
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
For more details on employee benefits, please visit
here .Flexible schedule options (telework where appropriate)Potential promotional path and career longevityWho are we looking for:
At the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Personnel Administration Bureau’s Test Development Unit, we are seeking motivated individuals with an educational background and work experience in conducting job analysis studies, analyzing test and item statistics, and developing pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, multiple-choice tests, and performance tests).
DEFINITIONIndependently performs a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments and makes recommendations on complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDSPositions allocable to this journey-level analyst class are typically located in central administrative departments or the central administrative office of a line department, receive general supervision from a higher-level supervisor or manager and are responsible for independently carrying out a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas. Some positions may require incumbents to lead or supervise a unit of lower-level analysts. Assignments require the use of discretion and care in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to support management decisions, as well as professionalism and tact in dealing with individuals such as higher-level staff members, managers, and professionals from other organizations on sensitive or controversial issues of considerable consequence or importance.The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.Plans and conducts test development and validation research projects, including choice of validation strategy, job analysis strategy, number and type of subject matter experts needed, and test components and/or content to include.Conducts job analysis using various methods to collect essential information regarding tasks, duties, activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, competencies, attributes, work context, etc.Develops and/or works with subject matter experts to develop selection and promotional assessment instruments, including multiple-choice tests, situational judgment tests, structured interviews (technical and general), performance or walkthrough performance tests, simulations, and other assessments to measure important constructs (worker attributes) identified and defined during job analysis.Compiles lists of required tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics to develop job analysis survey instruments, develop test plans, and guide the development of selection instruments (predictors) or to develop measures of job performance (criteria or outcomes).Leads and participates in projects related to selection, placement, retention, recruitment, training and development, organizational development and improvement, process improvement, performance measurement and evaluation, or other areas of human resources intervention or practice.Conducts statistical analyses using SPSS, Systat, R, Excel, or other statistical software. Interprets and evaluates results of statistical tests and uses outcomes to drive improvement of assessments (i.e., response patterns, item difficulty, item-total correlation, test reliability, and test validity), to set or recommend passing scores, and to evaluate adverse impact resulting from the use of selection instruments or systems.Develops and administers questionnaires (paper and internet-based) to subject matter experts to collect information on the tasks performed, important knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics and to collect ratings that would contribute to decisions such as test component weights and item retention.Writes technical reports to document the job-relatedness of selection and promotional programs, including job analysis, basis for demonstrating validity, alternative predictors considered, and evaluation of the assessment systems.Creates and delivers training programs, including item-writing training, interviewer training, and writing assessment training.Travels to various locations within Los Angeles County to conduct job analyses, meet with clients, work with subject matter experts to develop selection/assessment instruments, deliver training, and/or attend meetings.SELECTION REQUIREMENTSOption I: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field.
Option II: A Master’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field
AND
one (1) year of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.
Option III:
Completion of graduate program coursework**** from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field ( must have completed 12 semester / 18 quarter units of graduate coursework in advanced statistics and/or research methods, and psychometrics/test construction)
AND
two (2) years of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASSPhysical 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* In order to receive credit for the required degree, you
MUST
include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.
Please submit documentation to
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number.
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.**Experience
must
include conducting routine job analysis studies and basic analysis of test and item statistics, and developing standard pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, written tests).
***Associate analyst level work involves 1.) the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments and/or 2.) under more direct supervision, the performance of complex assignments. Both types of assignments require the use of established research and analytical methods and techniques, as well as sound professional judgment to analyze and resolve problems and issues related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related administrative functional areas. This level of work is generally assigned to positions in classifications above the entry level classification of the respective series.
Note: For a fuller description of associate-level analytical work, refer to Los Angeles County's Management Analyst classification (Item #1848).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREAs 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted 100%, covering:
General Problem Solving SkillsProfessional PotentialAchievementCoping with UncertaintyResponsibilityWorking to High Quality StandardsWillingness to LearnMaintaining Good Working RelationshipsAnalyzing InformationLearning QuicklyGenerating New IdeasUsing Time EfficientlyAdapting to ChangeTRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TEST PREPARATIONStudy guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at
here . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit". Test preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.Additional online practice tests are available at
here .Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.
VETERANS CREDITIf you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran’s Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.
Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIREDThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a
"zero tolerance"
policy for its employees for the following:use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.VACANCY INFORMATIONThe eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Personnel Administration Bureau.AVAILABLE SHIFT DAYAPPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONAPPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire
ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly
shown that you meet the
SELECTION
REQUIREMENTS
and you have completely filled out your application.Apply online by clicking on the green " Apply " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before
5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on
here , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that
ALL
information included in the application materials is subject to
VERIFICATION
at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION
or
RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT
.Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
and you may be
DISQUALIFIED.CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAILAll notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add
svyiu@lasd.org ,
yrodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov ,
talentcentral@shl.com ,
donot-reply@amcatmail.com , and
info@governmentjobs.com
to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log in to your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.
NOTE:
Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email the documents to
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.
Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone:
(213) 229-1621Teletype Phone:
(213) 626-0251Department Contact Name:
Professional Examinations UnitDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 526-5611Department Contact Email:
sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org#J-18808-Ljbffr