Job Description

FIRST DAY OF FILING  

 NOVEMBER 27, 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  

J1652E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT  

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
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 https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. DEFINITION  

Conducts highly complex professional audits of law enforcement operations which includes investigations, programs, procedures, records, and other related areas, and prepares comprehensive reports on audit findings.  

  

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS  

Positions allocable to this class are located in the Sheriff Department and are responsible for managing and conducting highly complex performance audits relating to law enforcement operations. This classification acts as a project manager and is distinguished by its role in providing technical guidance to assigned investigative teams comprised of sworn personnel. Positions are responsible for providing independent and objective reviews and assessments of the organization's law enforcement investigative operations, practices, policies and procedures, focusing on high-risk areas and its compliance to policies and procedures; determining whether internal controls are adequate to address inherent risks within administrative and operational processes to comply with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.  

  

Incumbents must have extensive knowledge of performance audit standards, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and have familiarity with public sector benchmarking and performance measurement concepts.


Essential Job Functions
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Evaluates risks within assigned audit areas and recommends revisions and/or expansions to audit programs.  

  

Plans, administers, and conducts audit field work for assigned projects, ensuring the audit objectives are accomplished according to the established audit work plan.  

  

Develops audit work plans that include preliminary surveys, risk assessments, approach and methodology for gathering and testing work product. Derives statistical samples from populations to adequately represent findings and recommendations of results.  

  

Identifies areas with deficiencies in internal controls, conflicting policies, and best practices.
  

  

Plans, conducts, and reports results of performance audits according to recognized Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.  

  

Conducts comprehensive audits and develops objectives to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and/or compliance of the Sheriff Department's programs, operations, and records for adherence to applicable laws, regulations and policy and procedures.  

  

Ensures each audit considers the Department's strategic and performance goals and objectives, mission, creed, and core values.  

  

Works with sworn personnel to collect, analyze, and interpret data to measure performance while safeguarding confidential data and information obtained during the audit process.  

  

Interviews department personnel and gathers evidence to support and ensure audit results are appropriate and sufficient.

  

Recommends improvements for compliance to increase the overall effectiveness of department procedures, as well as administrative and operational processes.  

  

Prepares and submits detailed, complete, objective, and timely reports of audit results for management and executive review.  

  

Presents audit results to department executive staff and the Office of Inspector General.  

  

Drives to various locations throughout Los Angeles County to perform field work.


Requirements
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND either:  

  

OPTION I: Two years ofauditing experience in law enforcement operations conducting performance, compliance, operations, or program audits in accordance with professional auditing standards in a law enforcement agency.
  

  

OPTION II: Three years of professional auditing experience, with a high degree of independence and knowledge, in a governmental agency conducting complex management, performance, financial, and compliance audits according to professional auditing standards. ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. 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  

Physical 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 transcripts, official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the areas of specialization at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentationtosheriffexamsunit@lasd.organd 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.

Unofficial transcripts downloaded from the internet are not deemed to be official transcripts and will NOT be accepted.  

  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE  

As 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 three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.


Additional Information
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EXAMINATION CONTENT  

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:  

  

PART I  

A computerized multiple-choice test covering knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and reading comprehension weighted 40%.  

IN ACCORDANCE WITH CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19, THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES. CANDIDATES MAY BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN PART I AND PART II. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE THAT ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN PART I WILL HAVE PART II SCORED. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT COMPLETE BOTH PARTS ON THE SAME DAY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EXAMINATION.  

  

PART II  

A Written Response Interview (WRI) covering project management, planning and organizing, application of professional auditing standards, analysis and decision making, computer applications, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills weighted 60%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. TRANSFER 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.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION  

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list. VETERANS CREDIT  

If 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 six (6) 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 SIX (6) 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 HIRED  

The 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 INFORMATION  

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Office of Constitutional Policing /Headquarters.
  

  

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Day  

  

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION  

  

APPLICATIONS 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 may 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 MINIMUM 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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 Minimum 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-MAIL* All 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 emiranda@lasd.org as well as noreply@governmentjobs.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 into 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.  

  

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) 735-2922  

ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621  

Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251  

Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit  

Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611  

Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
  

For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below.  

http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636\_EmploymentInformation.pdf(Download PDF reader)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information


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Your Responsibilities:

1. Completing Your Application:


a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.


b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.


c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.


d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.


2. Requirements on Job Posting:


a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.


b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.


c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.


3. Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.


4. Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile on www.governmentjobs.com and make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.


5. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:


a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.


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The County of Los Angeles expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information, software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the County of Los Angeles as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.


The County of Los Angeles shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites), or for any information obtained through this system, or otherwise arising out of the use of this system, the Internet generally or on any other basis.


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By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein, you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.


Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.


Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.


A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.


This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/


Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_AC E\_Resource\_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)


Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.


Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at https://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.


Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.


Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.


Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.


Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.


Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.


Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.


The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.


COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

  


*Updated February 2024*