Airport Police Lieutenant

An Airport Police Lieutenant plans, supervises, directs and controls employees of the Airport Police Division of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), civilian and sworn, during a specific time period, watch, or in a particular unit; applies sound supervisory and management techniques to ensure the mission of the Airport Police Division of the Los Angeles World Airports is met through the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, Airport Security Program requirements and airport rules and regulations at any of the four City of Los Angeles airports; and does other related work.

An Airport Police Lieutenant plans, supervises, directs and controls employees of the Airport Police Division of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), civilian and sworn, during a specific time period, watch, or in a particular unit; applies sound supervisory and management techniques to ensure the mission of the Airport Police Division of the Los Angeles World Airports is met through the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, Airport Security Program requirements and airport rules and regulations at any of the four City of Los Angeles airports; and does other related work.

1. Must possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment.
2. After appointment, must complete a management course approved by POST.
3. Candidates who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement has been met.

WHERE TO APPLY

Applications WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. You may apply on-line at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/, or you may download a paper application at http://www.lacity.org/per/appform.htm and send it by mail to the Personnel Department Building only. Please do not mail applications to the “drop box” locations listed below.

Paper applications are accepted only when advertised on the job bulletin. Applications may also be obtained and submitted at the following locations:

Personnel Department Building
700 East Temple St., Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
(213) 473-9311 TDD (213) 473-9312

Constituent Services Center (Drop Box)
8475 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Van Nuys City Hall (Drop Box)
14410 Sylvan St., Room 105, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Cypress Park Community Center (Drop Box)
929 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009.

Examination Weights: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying
                             Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualifying
                             Interview (including City Application and Advisory Essay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%


The examination will include a qualifying multiple-choice test, an advisory essay and a weighted interview. Candidates must receive a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test to continue in the examination.

In the qualifying multiple-choice written test, candidates may be examined for knowledge of: laws and regulations governing Airport Police employees and the aviation industry; methods of patrolling and safeguarding Airport property, buildings, installations, and adjacent facilities and roadways; safety principles and practices; rules of evidence pertaining to searches and seizures, particularly in an airport environment; use of force and pursuit policy; Airport Police, Los Angeles World Airports and Airport Security Manuals; City personnel rules, policies and procedures; City Charter and Civil Service Rules; techniques in training, instructing and evaluating subordinate work performance; sound supervisory and management principles and practices including planning, delegating and controlling the work of subordinates; equal employment opportunity requirements; memoranda of understanding as they relate to subordinate personnel, and other necessary knowledge and abilities.

The multiple-choice questions, with the possible exception of questions intended to test analytical ability in which all pertinent information is provided, will be from sources listed on the published bibliography. Copies of the bibliography will be available on-line at http://www.lacity.org/per/exams/3227Biblio.pdf and at all locations accepting applications listed on this bulletin.

At the time of the multiple-choice test candidates will be required to complete an advisory essay. This exercise will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for discussion with the candidate, and will be considered in the overall evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications.

In the interview, emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s experience and quality of performance as they have prepared to perform the duties of an Airport Police Lieutenant. Candidates may be examined for: knowledge of and ability to apply Airport security and law enforcement policies and practices; sound supervisory and management principles and practices; analytical and decision making skills; oral communication skill; interpersonal skill; the ability to communicate effectively in writing; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Airport personnel folders will be used.

Candidates will be notified later of the exact date, time, and location of the interviews, which will be held in Los Angeles.

NOTES:
1. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
2. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
3. This examination is based on a content validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
4. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous service as an officer in the Los Angeles World Airports prior to January 1, 2010, will be added to the final examination score of each candidate. For reactivated officers, continuous service preceding the date of retirement on service pension will be included in the computation of seniority credit.
5. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN
ONLY ON A DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Applicants or employees who believe that they have been discriminated against are encouraged to contact the Office of Discrimination Complaint Resolution at (213) 473-9123.