Detention Officer - Po

City of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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 a computer keyboard. Some positions may be entitled to additional negotiated compensation for MOU provisions, such as some shift assignments, authorized bi-lingual pay, and assignment location. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. All entry-level positions in this class have been designated as temporary training positions in accordance with Civil Service Rule 5.30. Employment in such positions is not to exceed twelve (12) months, during which time the trainee must successfully complete a comprehensive training program consisting of both classroom and on-the-job training. Upon completion of the training program, employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Detention Officer and begin a six-month probationary period.

Requirements

Current employment as a Police Officer I with the City of Los Angeles, not having completed the Los Angeles Police Academy.
Must not have a history of criminal or improper conduct, including any felony convictions.
Must not have poor employment, military, or driving records which would affect suitability for law enforcement work.
Must have a responsible financial history.
Must have displayed a pattern of respect and honesty in dealings with individuals and organizations.
Must be fingerprinted and have no disqualifying record of law violations or other improper conduct.
A valid California driver's license is required.
Applicants will be disqualified if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
Candidates must be determined to be medically and psychologically qualified to perform the essential duties of a Detention Officer.
A final average score of 70% in the Training and Experience Questionnaire portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.