Street Services Investigator - 4283

City of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Street Services Investigator conducts inspections and investigations and enforces laws and regulations governing the use and safe condition of City streets, sidewalks, and other public ways. The role may require serving as a public officer authorized to make arrests for violations of related provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Investigators maintain records that may be used as legal evidence, may appear in court as witnesses, and investigate accidents, third-party personal injury, and property damage claims involving the Bureau of Street Services. The position may require work at various locations and on various shifts, travel throughout Los Angeles, and—after appointment—use of a properly insured personal automobile for City service, with mileage paid at established rates.

Employees must maintain a California P.O.S.T. Level III Reserve Police Officer Training certificate throughout employment and must have a valid California Class C driver’s license at appointment. The examination consists of an interview evaluating professional and personal qualifications. Before the interview, candidates complete an advisory essay related to the position’s duties; it is not scored separately but is provided to the interview board for consideration.

Requirements

• Possess a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Level III Reserve Police Officer Training certificate; applicants enrolled in the training may file if they will obtain the certificate by May 6, 2027, but must submit it before appointment.
• Have three years of full-time paid experience enforcing or explaining laws, ordinances, or City regulations; alternatively, have two years of experience as a Reserve Street Services Investigator with the City of Los Angeles and two years of full-time paid experience with a governmental agency conducting investigations and enforcing laws.
• An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, administration of justice, or code enforcement may substitute for each year of missing qualifying full-time paid experience, up to two years.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at appointment and meet the stated DMV driving-record eligibility conditions.
• Attach the required P.O.S.T. certificate to the online application when filing, or, if currently enrolled, attach proof of enrollment before submitting the application.
• Maintain the P.O.S.T. Level III Reserve Police Officer Training certificate throughout employment.
• Complete the required advisory essay to be considered further in the examination process.
• Qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles-recognized agency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations concerning the use and safe condition of City streets, sidewalks, and other public ways.
• Enforce applicable laws and regulations; make arrests for related violations when required and authorized as a public officer.
• Maintain records that may be used as legal evidence and appear in court as a witness when needed.
• Investigate accidents, third-party personal injury claims, and property damage claims involving the Bureau of Street Services.
• Travel to various locations within Los Angeles to perform inspections.
• Work various shifts and locations as required.

Benefits

• Employee benefit coverage, including health and dental coverage and life insurance, may be available for regular City positions and generally begins approximately six weeks after the original regular appointment; availability should be confirmed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree