POSITION INFORMATION:

Positions in this non-sworn trainee classification are characterized by participation in a formal law enforcement training program involving both classroom and practical instruction in subjects such as criminal law, evidence and investigation, patrol and traffic administration of justice, police/community relations, and jail and custody operations. The program is approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Upon successful completion of academy training, appointees will be eligible for permanent appointment to Deputy Sheriff in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and will be required to serve two (2) mandatory assignments - the first assignment will be in Custody/Court Services Division; the second, in Field Operations (Patrol).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

I. Driving a radio car while patrolling designated areas to detect criminal activity, protect life and property, and preserve the peace.

A. Enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances:

• Pursuing suspects on foot or in a vehicle;
  
• Subduing resisting suspects utilizing necessary force including firearms to maintain law and order and ensure personal and others' safety;
  
• Detaining, arresting, booking, and transporting suspects;
  
• Collecting, preserving, and recording evidence;
  
• Maintaining a log and writing arrest reports;
  
• Making traffic stops, issuing warnings, and writing traffic citations.

B. Responding to emergency scenes and calls for service to provide assistance and maintain law and order.

C. Recovering lost or stolen property.

D. Investigating emergent and non-emergent complaints of crimes and conducting follow-up investigations:

• Interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants;
  
• Taking notes, and writing complaint and investigative reports;
  
• Searching for, collecting, recording, and preserving evidence (including contraband).

II. Appearing in court to testify in legal proceedings.

III. Serving civil and criminal process papers.

Academy Program

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