SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIALIST

This is a non-competitive examination intended to qualify applicants for security and safety roles within Los Angeles County departmental facilities.

About the Role

Performs a variety of tasks related to the security and safety of Los Angeles County departmental facilities and personnel. Positions are non-peace officer roles assigned to provide security in and around departmental facilities and properties. Incumbents must carry a firearm while performing duties and effectively communicate with staff, clients, and the public while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitors access control systems and responds to alarms and emergency situations.
• Upholds all departmental policies at all entrance points of the departmental facilities.
• Conducts proper screening of all public, internal and external personnel, and visitors.
• Conducts routine patrols to ensure the safety and security of departmental facilities and parameters.
• Supports departmental staff within the facility, as needed.
• Conducts searches of departmental facilities (internal and external) and vehicles.
• Maintains accurate and detailed logs and reports, including incident reports.
• Communicates effectively with management, staff, clients, and the public.
• May create work schedules for other safety and security specialists, including assessing staffing requirements and ensuring adequate shift coverage.
• Performs other safety and security-related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Option I
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of prior peace officer experience from a Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement agency.
  • Completion of a P.O.S.T. academy or equivalent Federal, state, county, or local law enforcement training academy with a verifiable certificate or transcript.
  • A current, valid California Guard Card.
  • A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.
• Option II
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of prior military experience.
  • Completion or graduation from a military law enforcement training academy or program that provided instruction on the use of police powers in an armed capacity equivalent to a peace officer, including general arrest authority.
  • A certificate or transcript of equivalent training to a peace officer.
  • A current, valid California Guard Card.
  • A current, valid California Exposed Firearm Permit at time of appointment.

License

• A valid California Class C Driver License is required.
• Applicants must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment.
• License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Physical Requirements

Physical Class 4 – Arduous. Positions involve frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. Includes positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity.

Other Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age at the time of filing.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Applicants must provide a legible copy of their P.O.S.T. or military law enforcement training certificate or transcript with their application.
• Prior to appointment, applicants must provide a copy of their current California Guard Card and California Exposed Firearm Permit.

Schedule

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Positions may include full-time, part-time, temporary, and/or on-call, as needed.