DETENTION OFFICER



Job Details

DETENTION OFFICER
Employer

City of Los Angeles

Salary

$45,205.00 - $56,167.00 Annually

Location

CA 90012, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

3211

Department

POLICE CIVILIAN

Opening Date

04/20/2009

Closing Date

Continuous

Duties

A Detention Officer is an unarmed civilian employee of the Police Department who processes arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, and maintaining custody and control.  ALL positions include duties, which require the ability to type using an electronic typewriter or keyboard.

The Realistic Job Preview pamphlet provides additional information regarding the duties and requirements of a Detention Officer.  The pamphlet is available on-line at http://www.lacity.org/per/exams/RealisticJobPreview-3211.pdf.

Requirements

A Detention Officer processes arrestees, including booking, fingerprinting, maintaining custody and control; may supervise employees engaged in the cleaning and routine maintenance of jails; and does related work.

Notes

  1. Six months of full-time paid experience as a security guard, security officer, law enforcement officer, correctional officer, traffic officer, or park ranger, which provides experience safeguarding objects, materials, or people; or
  2. Six months of experience as a police explorer, police cadet, police aide, Police Student Worker (with the City of Los Angeles), or Community Police Aide (with the City of Los Angeles); or
  3. Six months of full-time service, with satisfactory performance, or one year as a reservist, with satisfactory performance, in the United State Armed Forces; or
  4. Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college or university; or
  5. Completion of the Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet School program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.  For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

Selection Process

  1. In addition to the regular City application, all applicants must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire at the time of filing.  Candidates who fail to respond to the regular City application and Supplemental Questionnaire within the time required will not be considered candidates in this examination and their application will not be processed.
  2. The Supplemental Questionnaire will help determine whether your background is suitable for the position of Detention Officer.  If any potential background issues are identified, you will be provided with feedback indicating the extent to which the issues may affect your candidacy.
  3. Prior to appointment a thorough and comprehensive Background Investigation will be conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department.  The information provided in your PBA will be referenced during this investigation.  You must not have a history of criminal or improper conduct, including any felony convictions.  You must not have poor employment, military, driving records, which would affect your suitability for law enforcement work.  You must have a responsible financial history.  You must have displayed a pattern of respect and honesty in your dealings with individuals and organizations.  You must be fingerprinted and have no disqualifying record of law violations or other improper conduct.  Potentially disqualifying violations or conduct includes convictions for more than one minor offense within the past year.
  4. Candidates may be required to undergo a DRUG and ALCOHOL screening test based on City policy.

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

http://www.lacity.org/PER/whycity.htm

01
I have full-time paid experience as a security guard, security officer, law enforcement officer, correctional officer, traffic officer, or park ranger for:
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Between 1 and 5 months
  • 6 months or more
02
The experience that I claim on Question 1 includes safeguarding objects, materials, or people.
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes
  • No
03
I have experience as a police explorer, police cadet, police aide, Police Student Worker (with the City of Los Angeles), or Community Police Aide (with the City of Los Angeles) for:
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Between 1 months to 5 months
  • 6 months or more
04
I have six months of full-time service, with satisfactory performance, in the United Stated Armed Forces.
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes (NOTE: You must state this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application.)
  • No
05
I have one year as a reservist, with satisfactory performance, in the United Stated Armed Forces.
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes (NOTE: You must state this experience in the Work Experience Section of the application.)
  • No
06
I have completed a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college or university:
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes (NOTE: You must list your school name and location, total number of units completed, and the completion dates in the Education section of the application. Applications lacking this information are subject to disqualification.)
  • No
07
I have completed the Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet School Program.
  • This statement does not apply to me.
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered "Yes" to Question 7, please indicate the program and completion date.
09
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: Selective Certification may be used to fill bilingual vacancies in the order of candidates' standing on the eligible list. Candidates must pass a proficiency examination in the language for which they are being certified prior to being hired in such positions. Do you speak a language other than English?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered "Yes" to Question 9, please indicate which language other than English you speak.
11
Do you own and operate a motor vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No
12
If you own and operate a motor vehicle, but do not have vehicle insurance, how long have you been without insurance?
  • Does not apply (you currently have motor vehicle insurance for the vehicle(s) you own or you do not own and operate a motor vehicle)
  • Less than 6 months
  • For the last 6 months
  • For the past 12 months
  • For more than 12 months
13
In the past five years, what is your total number of at-fault traffic accidents and traffic citations for moving violations? (Moving violations include: speeding, illegal U-turns, illegal lane changes, following too close, double parking, helmet law, and carpool lane violations.)
  • None
  • 1-2
  • 3-4
  • 5 or more
14
Are you delinquent in any payments you owe for credit cards, loans, child/spousal support, utility bills, taxes, or other debts?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you have filed bankruptcy within the past two (2) years, have you reestablished credit and/or a payment record of at least twelve (12) months of timely payments on any debts incurred since the filing for bankruptcy?
  • Does not apply (you have not filed for bankruptcy with the past two (2) years)
  • Yes
  • No
16
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a misdemeanor offense as a juvenile or as an adult?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Describe your knowledge and proficiency level with computer software, such as, MS Excel, Access, Word, etc.
18
Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a felony offense as a juvenile or as an adult?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Are you currently on court-ordered probation for any offense, including traffic violations?
  • Yes
  • No
20
When was the last time you drove while under the influence of alcohol? (For the purpose of this question, consider "under the influence" as when you may have been arrested if stopped by the police.)
  • Never
  • Within the last 6 months
  • Within the last 12 months
  • More than 12 months ago
21
Have you ever sold drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?
  • Yes
  • No
22
Have you ever furnished drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?
  • Yes
  • No
23
Have you ever manufactured drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?
  • Yes
  • No
24
Have you ever cultivated drugs, narcotics, or illegal substances, including marijuana?
  • Yes
  • No
25
Have you ever used or experimented with marijuana?
  • Yes
  • No
26
If you answered "Yes" to Question 24, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
27
If you answered "Yes" to Question 24, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
28
If you answered "Yes" to Question 24, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
29
Have you ever used or experimented with hashish or hash oil?
  • Yes
  • No
30
If you answered "Yes" to Question 28, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
31
If you answered "Yes" to Question 28, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
32
If you answered "Yes" to Question 28, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
33
Have you ever used or experimented with THC?
  • Yes
  • No
34
If you answered "Yes" to Question 32, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
35
If you answered "Yes" to Question 32, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
36
If you answered "Yes" to Question 32, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
37
Have you ever used or experienced with cocaine?
  • Yes
  • No
38
If you answered "Yes" to Question 36, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • Over 18
  • This statement does not apply to me.
39
If you answered "Yes" to Question 36, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
40
If you answered "Yes" to Question 36, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
41
Have you ever used or experienced with barbituates (downers)?
  • Yes
  • No
42
If you answered "Yes" to Question 40, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
43
If you answered "Yes" to Question 40, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
44
If you answered "Yes" to Question 40, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
45
Have you ever used or experienced with amphetamines (uppers)?
  • Yes
  • No
46
If you answered "Yes" to Question 44, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
47
If you answered "Yes" to Question 44, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • N/A
48
If you answered "Yes" to Question 44, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
49
Have you ever used or experimented with heroin?
  • Yes
  • No
50
If you answered "Yes" to Question 48, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
51
If you answered "Yes" to Question 48, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
52
If you answered "Yes" to Question 48, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
53
Have you ever used or experimented with LSD or other hallucinogens?
  • Yes
  • No
54
If you answered "Yes" to Question 52, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
55
If you answered "Yes" to Question 52, when was the last time used?
  • Within 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
56
If you answered "Yes" to Question 52, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
57
Have you ever used or experienced with PCP (angel dust)?
  • Yes
  • No
58
If you answered "Yes" to Question 56, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
59
If you answered "Yes" to Question 56, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
60
If you answered "Yes" to Question 56, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
61
Have you ever used or experimented with opium or morphine?
  • Yes
  • No
62
If you answered "Yes" to Question 60, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
63
If you answered "Yes" to Question 60, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
64
If you answered "Yes" to Question 60, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
65
Have you ever used or experimented with steroids?
  • Yes
  • No
66
If you answered "Yes" to Question 64, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
67
If you answered "Yes" to Question 64, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
68
If you answered "Yes" to Question 64, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
69
Have you ever used or experimented with Magic Mushrooms?
  • Yes
  • No
70
If you answered "Yes" to Question 68, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
71
If you answered "Yes" to Question 68, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
72
If you answered "Yes" to Question 68, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
73
Have you ever used or experimented with peyote (buttons)?
  • Yes
  • No
74
If you answered "Yes" to Question 72, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
75
If you answered "Yes" to Question 72, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
76
If you answered "Yes" to Question 72, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
77
Have you ever used or experimented with methamphetamines?
  • Yes
  • No
78
If you answered "Yes" to Question 76, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
79
If you answered "Yes" to Question 76, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
80
If you answered "Yes" to Question 76, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
81
Have you ever used or experimented with Speed?
  • Yes
  • No
82
If you answered "Yes" to Question 80, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
83
If you answered "Yes" to Question 80, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
84
If you answered "Yes" to Question 80, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.
85
Have you ever used or experimented with Ecstasy?
  • Yes
  • No
86
If you answered "Yes" to Question 84, when was the age of last use?
  • Under 18
  • 18 or over
  • This statement does not apply to me.
87
If you answered "Yes" to Question 84, when was the last time used?
  • Within last 12 months
  • Over 12 months ago
  • This statement does not apply to me.
88
If you answered "Yes" to Question 84, what is the number of times used?
  • 1 to 25 times
  • 26 to 50 times
  • More than 50 times
  • This statement does not apply to me.

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Employer
City of Los Angeles
Address
700 East Temple Street, Room 100

Los Angeles, California, 90012
Phone
213-473-9393

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