Deputy Inspector General

DEFINITION:
Provides independent civilian monitoring of the Sheriff's Department operations by reviewing and analyzing reports and data provided by the Department, other members of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and direct observations of Department operations.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to an Assistant Inspector General, the Chief Deputy and the Inspector General and provide legal and practical analysis of data to identify and recommend topics for OIG reports. Under general direction, incumbents perform a wide range of independent monitoring and legal analysis and make recommendations based on identified procedural, policy and/or cultural issues.
Incumbents are also responsible for working closely with OIG personnel and Sheriff's Department employees to conduct monitoring activities and convert information gained from monitoring into proposals for policy change in the Sheriff's Department. Incumbents must have excellent interpersonal skills, the highest level of integrity, and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality where provided for by law. The work performed is of a highly specialized, complex and often sensitive nature and subject to review for adherence to policy, initiative and sound legal judgment.
Incumbents should have a demonstrated ability to comprehend and evaluate law enforcement operations such as the use of force in jails, and interpret and apply relevant laws and regulations. This ability requires a detailed knowledge of the challenges of law enforcement and the interaction between government and the community.

• Monitors and reviews use of force statistics, internal investigations of force incidents and misconduct, disciplinary decisions, the quality of audits and inspections conducted by the Probation Department or Sheriff's Department, the condition of jail facilities, the operations of Probation's or Sheriff's stations and subcommands, as well as any other factors that may contribute to the effective and lawful functioning of the department.
• Analyzes, organizes and synthesizes a variety of data in order to make recommendations designed to reduce unnecessary use of force, misconduct and the County's exposure to lawsuits.
• Provides status updates on the progress of the Probation Department or the Sheriff's Department in implementing reforms.
• Consults with Probation Department or Sheriff's Department personnel, County employees, community members, and other stakeholders to develop periodic recommendations for policy and procedural changes designed to improve the operations of the Probation or Sheriff's departments.
• Works cooperatively with other OIG staff to accomplish office goals, including the creation of work plans and monitoring the status of data gathering.
• Consults with Probation Department or Sheriff's Department personnel when necessary regarding Departmental policies, disciplinary action, and other activities to encourage lawful and effective conduct.
• Analyzes law enforcement procedures to produce recommendations for best practices, and maintains expertise in this area through continued training and observation.
• Takes steps necessary to obtain data needed for review and analysis, including, when necessary, direct data-gathering from the Probation Department or Sheriff's Department, which may include traveling to crime scenes, detention facilities, jails, camps, and group homes, sometimes at times other than normal working hours, and observing operations and training and conducting interviews.
• Plans and directs investigations with other OIG staff of selected incidents, problems, or systems failures with Probation's or Sheriff's department operations, and reports findings to the Assistant Inspector General, the Chief Deputy and the Inspector General.
• Prepares draft public reports on the Probation Department or Sheriff's Department to facilitate public awareness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have five (5) years or more of full-time* professional experience as a:

• local, state, or federal prosecutor; criminal defense attorney; or
• other attorney working in a field related to law enforcement or civilian monitoring of government or law enforcement; or
• other attorney conducting or supervising complex investigations**; or
• other attorney conducting risk management*** operations or analysis

*Full-time experience is evaluated on the basis of a 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be evaluated and prorated accordingly.
**Complex investigations is defined as: independently investigating highly sensitive cases by conducting research, evaluating, as well as providing finding and recommendations to management. A significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization are required to perform the task.
***Risk Management is defined as: identifying policies, procedures and/or practices which pose significant risks of constitutional violations or unlawful or tortious conduct (and resulting liability to the county), and recommending the implementation of policies, procedures and practices to mitigate those risks.

LICENSE:
Admission to practice law in all courts of California****.
A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATIONS REQUIRED:
****Attorneys must submit a proof of active eligibility in the State Bar of California along with their application, or within ten (10) calendar days from application submission. If there is any issue with submitting a document during online application filing, please email NMondragon@bos.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the subject line.Examination Content:
The examination will consist of a structured oral interview weighted 100%. The assessment will evaluate candidates' experience, knowledge, oral communication, willingness, and general abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be
placed on the eligible register.
Please Note:
Test invitation letters and other correspondence will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid e-mail address.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
NMondragon@bos.lacounty.gov
noreply@governmentjobs.com
info@governmentjobs.com
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
Eligibility Information:
We will process applications on an "as-received" basis. Those who receive a passing final score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names on the register will be active for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.
No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
In addition to the typical County background check, candidates must complete a background check by the Sheriff's Department to be able to access Sheriff's Department databases.

Vacancy Information:
We will use the resulting eligible register to fill vacancies in the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, Office of Inspector General.

Special Information:
Shift/Availability: Please note that Deputy Inspector Generals must be available to adjust work hours when necessary to monitor critical incidents.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Specialty Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Specialty Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

Social Security Number (SSN):
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
User ID and Password:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Do you have a computer and internet access?
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Department Contact Name:
Neal Mondragon
NMondragon@bos.lacounty.gov
(213) 974-0895
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(213) 974-1422
Teletype Phone:
(213) 974-1704
California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
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