Custody Assistant, Sheriff

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 continuously but may be suspended at any time without prior notice.

It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

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 I 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Distributes and accounts for facility keys as needed.
• Assigned to a Sheriff's Station or other Type I jail facility to assist in receiving and processing inmates.
• Secures inmates and their personal property and monies as needed in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• 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).

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.

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent high school proficiency or higher education.

LICENSE: A 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 CLASS: IV - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: As part of this application process, you will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

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.…