Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Lateral

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION

The voluntary Reserve Deputy Sheriff-Lateral (RDS-Lateral) position receives monetary compensation of $1.00 annually for the performance of their duties.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

January 10, 2025 8:00 A.M. (PT)

EXAM NUMBER: J9308Q

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Volunteer
(THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION)

FILING TYPE: Open
Continuous

The application filing period will be open continuously, but may be suspended at any time without prior notice and the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require.

Note:

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. 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.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department – Reserve Forces Detail is comprised of community members who volunteer their time and energy to fulfill many of the roles 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 Department operations. Reserve Deputies are a volunteer organization used to supplement the LASD's law enforcement manpower.

Like full-time deputies, reserve deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, reserves are assigned to the same duties as full-time deputies. Reserve Deputies are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as full-time deputies. Most reserve deputies are available to work in virtually all aspects of the LASD.

After becoming field qualified, a Level 1 reserve deputy can work patrol alone or with a partner and has peace officer status.

• 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.

• Controls, monitors, and supervises inmate conduct in housing units during meals, bathing, recreational activities, or work assignments according to established policies, regulations, and procedures to prevent escapes, injuries, or violence.
• Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations, such as California Code of Regulations, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV.
• Searches inmates, including clothed and unclothed body searches, and inspects housing units for contraband to maintain security and safety.
• Monitors movement and maintains security and safety of inmates within a correctional or court facility.
• Transports inmates to hospitals as needed for medical treatment and provides security as needed.
• Maintains visual surveillance of inmates and facilities…