INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATOR, PROBATION

JOB
EXAM NUMBERF8639A-RTYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from everyone.We will be accepting online applications from December 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM (PT) until January 9, 2026, before 5:00 PM (PT).Why work for us?With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Conducts complex, confidential, comprehensive, and sensitive criminal and administrative investigations by thoroughly researching alleged misconduct and/or violations of the law.Prepares affidavits to present to a court of law and obtains valid arrest/search warrant that will withstand judicial review. Prepares or works with County Counsel or prosecuting attorneys to prepare criminal or administrative subpoenas to further investigative efforts.Coordinates tactical operations and prepares operational plans to gather facts, evidence, and information supporting an investigation. Serves as a liaison with Courts, State, federal, and local law enforcement agencies to further ongoing criminal and administrative investigations.Interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects in investigations to identify violations of law and/or policies using industry standard investigative techniques. Analyzes written, visual, and/or audio evidence to effectively investigate allegations of misconduct and violations of the law.Develops, documents, and utilizes informants in compliance with departmental policy and the law.Makes arrests for violations of the law to ensure institutional and public safety using established law enforcement techniques.Conducts searches of persons or property to collect evidence and ensure officer safety, utilizing established law enforcement techniques and equipment.Conducts covert, physical, mobile, and/or electronic surveillance of suspects in compliance with the law and department policy. Responds in person at various hours to conduct investigations in areas under the jurisdiction of the Probation Department.Prepares criminal cases for referral to the District Attorney for prosecution.Prepares cases for the department for administrative personnel actions.Testifies in administrative hearings, civil litigations, and criminal proceedings as a witness regarding investigative findings and conclusions.Prepares detailed investigative reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations for disciplinary action or criminal prosecution, if warranted.Performs related duties as assigned or as necessitated by emergencies and/or other critical operational needs.For more information, please click Here to view the classification specification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment process will be sent: Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of a Structured Interview weighted 100% assessing: Knowledge of Criminal and Administrative InvestigationsKnowledge of Laws, Regulations, and Ethical StandardsCritical Thinking and Decision MakingFact Finding and Information AnalysisAdaptabilityConscientiousnessIntegrity & EthicsPlanning and Organizational SkillsOral CommunicationYou will need to meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Structured Interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.Eligibility and Vacancy Information: Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of three (3) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.Los Angeles County Probation may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01{D}. 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.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's 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 applicant's 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. info@governmentjobs.com klent@hr.lacounty.govkty@hr.lacounty.govNew 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. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Testing accommodation: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.govTeletype Phone: (800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Kyle LentDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 441-2091Department Contact Email: klent@hr.lacounty.gov