TYPE OF FILING:              Standard 

FILING START DATE:         05/14/2018

FILING START TIME:         8:00 am PST

FILING END DATE:            06/22/2018

FILING END TIME:             5:00 pm PST

EXAM NUMBER:                J2719L

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:

Salary includes P.O.S.T and longevity bonuses.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:  

Departmental Promotional Opportunity

1.   Promotional rights pursuant to CSR 6.02:

• Restricted to permanent employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who have successfully completed their probationary period.
• No out-of-class experience or Verification of Experience Letter will be accepted.
• Applicants may apply if they have successfully completed their probationary period and are within six months of completing the experience requirement by the last day of filing. However, their names will be withheld from the eligible list until the qualifying experience is met.
• Unclassified employees who have attained permanent County status on a classified position by successful completion of the initial probationary period, with no break in service since leaving the classified service.  OR  Full-time employees in the unclassified service with at least six months of full-time experience in the unclassified service at the time of filing.

• Manages shift operations at a Sheriff's patrol station, specialized unit, or other non-custodial assignment by acting as a Watch Commander or assistant to the Unit Commander and may function as the Unit Commander in his/her absence.
• Ensures sufficient staffing to deploy personnel safely and control overtime expenditures.
• Monitors unit operations to ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures, to comply with laws and regulations, and to manage risk and mitigate liability.  Oversees the delivery of in-service training.
• Ensures timely notifications are made regarding significant incidents, events, or emergencies that arise or become known during the shift, by making phone calls or writing memoranda, e-mails, shift summaries, logs, or other correspondence.
• Reviews, evaluates, and documents complaints and other incidents to determine if departmental policies and procedures were followed; initiates and conducts investigations; and prepares findings and recommendations.
• Responds to tactical incidents to assume command by actively evaluating and monitoring the situation to ensure necessary resources are identified, requested, and managed; implements a tactical plan ensuring the proper escalation of tactics and minimal use of force to safely resolve the situation; and conducts debriefings, training, or other after-action reports or activities.
• Performs various administrative duties to maintain operational effectiveness, including administering the unit's budget; forecasting additional funds for staffing, services, supplies, equipment, and facilities; monitoring and authorizing expenditures; and overseeing unit staff who participate with these processes to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Evaluates employee performance to ensure high quality service; motivates and mentors personnel; identifies and resolves deficiencies; oversees or conducts staff training; and implements disciplinary actions.
• Represents the Sheriff's Department at community meetings, maintains favorable rapport between the Department and the surrounding communities, and assists in receiving and resolving community concerns; acts as a department liaison with city management and the media, as needed.
• Drives vehicle to various facilities and locations to conduct County business.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience as a Sergeant (#2717) in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  Prior to application, candidates must be patrol certified as a Deputy Sheriff (#2708) or above in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform essential job-related functions.

Successful candidates may be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

The examination will consist of two components:

(1) Written Test (WT) - weighted 50%
(2) Job Sample Test (JST) - weighted 50%

Component 1 - A written test to assess the knowledge required to perform the duties of a Patrol Track Lieutenant.  Candidates will be given an opportunity to participate in a Key-Copy Inspection after the written test.    

Only those candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the written test component will proceed to the job sample test.

Component 2 - A job sample test to assess candidates' judgment and decision-making in various work-related situations. This multi-part assessment involves an in basket exercise, a situational judgment test, and a writing sample.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on all weighted parts to be placed on the eligible list.   

STUDY MATERIALS

Candidates who are interested in participating and preparing for the examination should include the following reference materials in their studies.  These were included in the 2018 Lieutenant Promotional Examination study CD.   

• Administrative Investigations Handbook
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• California Health and Safety Code
• California Peace Officers Legal Source Book
• California Penal Code
• California Vehicle Code
• California Welfare & Institutions Code
• Custody Division Manual
• Emergency Operations Procedures
• Field Operations Directives
• Guidelines for Discipline
• Manual of Policies & Procedures, v. 2
• Manual of Policies & Procedures, v. 3
• Manual of Policies & Procedures, v. 4
• Manual of Policies & Procedures, v. 5
• Peace Officers Bill of Rights (Government Code Sections 3300-3312)
• Prison Rape Elimination Act
• Station Jail Manual
• Title 15, Adult and Juvenile
• Title 24
• Watch Commander Service Comment Report Handbook

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