SAFETY OFFICER II
Salary
$85,809.84 - $115,637.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
J3039C
Department
SHERIFF
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Closing Date
8/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
FILING DATES:
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT), until Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).
All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER:
J3039C
Check out our outstanding benefits:
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public sector benefits packages in the nation:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
Essential Job Functions
Promotes a work culture that is focused on safety.
Monitors and logs Department personnel's compliance with safety training and certification requirements.
Monitors and logs Department personnel's participation in safety training sessions that are held twice a month.
Stays current with federal and state safety regulations.
Researches safety-related topics, and shares and presents safety-related information to Department personnel for training purposes.
Trains Department personnel on safety-related topics, e.g., CPR, confined space, forklift, and high-lift forklift training.
Inspects Department facilities, identifies potential safety issues for repair, and verifies that repairs addressed the safety issues.
Travels to Department worksites to perform inspections.
Investigates injuries that occur in the workplace, identifies the root causes of those injuries, and responds to requests from Cal/OSHA regarding the injuries.
Performs ergonomic assessments of Department personnel's workspaces and equipment.
Verifies that Department first aid kits are stocked and current.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Safety Officer II
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
OPTION A
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of professional level experience in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related program* at the level of Safety Assistant.
OPTION B
Five (5) years' experience at a professional level in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related program responsibilities in a large department at the level of Safety Assistant.
OPTION C
One (1) years experience as head* of a comprehensive occupational safety and accident prevention program in a department.
A Masters* degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
LICENSE
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 III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org.
Closely related field is defined as a science or engineering-based degree that provides coursework relevant to occupational safety, health, or environmental protection, including but not limited to: Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, and Environmental and Occupational Health.
Experience at the level of a Safety Assistant in the service of the County of Los Angeles is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department. For a full description of the Los Angeles County class of Safety Assistant (Item #3033) please click on the hyperlink on the title.
You may still qualify even if your job title isnt exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
Large department is defined as having 1,000 or more employees.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessment weighted 100% assessing:
APPLICANTS WHO ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENT WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you shall be contacted at a later time by a Sheriffs Department representative who will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.
VETERANS CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veterans credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your DD214 Form to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veterans credit, we can include it before the list is available.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Administrative Services, Facilities Services Bureau.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Day Shift
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase an applicants original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistake you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying education and experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
02
Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you completed in the field of Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?
03
Which of the following best describes the area of specialization for your Bachelors degree, Masters degree, or higher?
04
If you have a related degree, have selected "Other", or if your degree is not listed above, please indicate your specialization for your Bachelors, or Masters degree. (Insert N/A if Not Applicable.)
05
I understand that if I expect to qualify and receive credit for my education, I must submit a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited school which shows the area of specialization. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org, or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from August 26, 2026. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet educational requirements.
06
Which of the following best describes your professional level experience in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related program at the level of the Los Angeles County classification of Safety Assistant?
Professional is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Closely related program is defined as a program that supports or focuses on preventing workplace injury, illness, and fatality.
Experience at the level of Safety Assistant in the service of the County of Los Angeles is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department.
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DESCRIBE YOUR PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related program at the level of Los Angeles County classification of Safety Assistant.
In order to receive credit, you must include the following information:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Detailed Description of Duties
(Also indicate your experience on your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
08
Which of the following best describes your experience at a professional level in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related program responsibilities in a large department at the level of Safety Assistant?
Professional is defined as work experience gained in a professional occupation or classification subsequent to receiving a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Closely related program is defined as a program that supports or focuses on preventing workplace injury, illness, and fatality.
Large department is defined as having 1,000 or more employees.
Experience at the level of a Safety Assistant in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as assisting in planning, conducting, coordinating, evaluating and maintaining a comprehensive occupational, environmental, and automotive safety program in a large department.
09
DESCRIBE YOUR PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE in Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related program responsibilities in a large department at the level of Safety Assistant.
In order to receive credit, you must include the following information:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Detailed Description of Duties
(Also indicate your experience on your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
10
Which of the following best describes your experience as head of a comprehensive occupational safety and accident prevention program in a department?
Head is defined as the senior professional who directs, plans, and manages workplace safety policies, risk reduction strategies, and regulatory compliance to protect workers and prevent injuries.
11
DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE as head of a comprehensive occupational safety and accident prevention program in a department.
In order to receive credit, you must include the following information:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Detailed Description of Duties
(Also indicate your experience on your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
12
Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any portion of the examination process? In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.
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How did you hear about this position?
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WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicants suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidates information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he/she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
15
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following: Use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
16
The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the departments policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?
17
Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination, if applicable?
18
Are you currently on criminal probation?
19
Are you currently on criminal parole?
20
Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident/arrest date?
21
Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?
22
Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?
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Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?
24
Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?
25
Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?
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Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?
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Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?
28
Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?
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By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $85,809.84–$115,637.52 Per Year |