Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION
The voluntary Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Entry Level (RDS-Entry Level) position receives monetary compensation of $1.00 annually for the performance of their duties.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
January 10, 2025 8:00 A.M. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER:

J9308P

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Volunteer (THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION)

FILING TYPE:

Open Continuous

The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It 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.

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.

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

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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
AGE
Must be at least 19½ years of age at time of application.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
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 an accredited high school, its equivalent or higher in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031(e).
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS
4 - Arduous
This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
WORK CONDITIONS
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates seven days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees must be willing to:

• work with people of any race or ethnic group.
• work assignments with co-workers of the opposite sex.
• injure and perhaps kill another person in defense of their life or the life of others.
• work assignments where there is risk of being injured in the performance of their duties.
• deal with people who are hostile, irrational, emotionally distraught, or mentally ill.
• deal with volatile or life threatening situations.
• make appropriate split-second decisions in emergent, highly stressful situations.
• work independently and as a partner or team member with a variety of individuals.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
You are required to submit an online County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department employment application. Applications will be processed on an as received basis. All information, including the selection requirements (i.e., age and education) is subject to verification and your application 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.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE

To apply for this examination, click on the Apply button located on the top right corner of the screen. Applications must be submitted electronically by the last day of the application filing period. You will be asked to provide required documents during the background investigation.…