Justice Program Associate Emergency Appointment
County of Los Angeles, California, MO, United States
Position Responsibilities
Research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients.
Prepare and compile information by grouping and/or categorizing relevant data in meaningful ways to facilitate analysis.
Review and compare vendor records to contract requirements to help ensure providers abide by their county agreements and help ensure the performance of programs serving justice impacted individuals.
Interact with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities.
Organize/coordinate internal and external activity while maintaining productivity and other statistics for use by a supervisor in an internal/external performance assessment.
Monitor processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information to ensure that processes are capable, stable, and that programs are proceeding as scheduled/intended.
Help evaluate the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue processes as needed.
Perform various duties (interviewing, reviewing, communicating, creating/maintaining files, compiling/processing reports, and routing documents, etc.) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.
Requirements to Qualify
Option I:
A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university** and one year of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments including researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support of a functional area.
Option II:
A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university** in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department such as health, social services, or justice programs.
Option III:
Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved interviewing, researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to the administrative or program support of a functional area.
Option IV:
Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation or Four years of experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Physical Class
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.
Special Requirement Information
*In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email creola@jcod.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email.
**Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows:
Criminal Justice
Judicial Administration
Public Administration
Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare)
Education
Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science)
Philosophy
Business Management
Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc.; Gender Studies)
Labor Studies
Liberal Arts
Project Management
Experience Levels
*** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring.
** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring.
Endorsement of County Qualifications
County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out‑of‑class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out‑of‑class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above.
Background Process
Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre‑employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires live scan clearance.
Application & Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
Plan to submit your online application beginning on Friday, April 24, 2026, through Wednesday, April 29, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. deadline as 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates 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.
Background Process
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.
Contact
Dept Contact Name: Christopher Reola
Dept Contact Email: creola@jcod.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients.
Prepare and compile information by grouping and/or categorizing relevant data in meaningful ways to facilitate analysis.
Review and compare vendor records to contract requirements to help ensure providers abide by their county agreements and help ensure the performance of programs serving justice impacted individuals.
Interact with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities.
Organize/coordinate internal and external activity while maintaining productivity and other statistics for use by a supervisor in an internal/external performance assessment.
Monitor processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information to ensure that processes are capable, stable, and that programs are proceeding as scheduled/intended.
Help evaluate the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue processes as needed.
Perform various duties (interviewing, reviewing, communicating, creating/maintaining files, compiling/processing reports, and routing documents, etc.) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements.
Requirements to Qualify
Option I:
A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university** and one year of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments including researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support of a functional area.
Option II:
A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university** in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department such as health, social services, or justice programs.
Option III:
Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved interviewing, researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to the administrative or program support of a functional area.
Option IV:
Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation or Four years of experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Physical Class
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.
Special Requirement Information
*In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email creola@jcod.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email.
**Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows:
Criminal Justice
Judicial Administration
Public Administration
Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare)
Education
Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science)
Philosophy
Business Management
Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc.; Gender Studies)
Labor Studies
Liberal Arts
Project Management
Experience Levels
*** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring.
** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring.
Endorsement of County Qualifications
County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out‑of‑class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out‑of‑class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above.
Background Process
Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre‑employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires live scan clearance.
Application & Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
Plan to submit your online application beginning on Friday, April 24, 2026, through Wednesday, April 29, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. deadline as 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates 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.
Background Process
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.
Contact
Dept Contact Name: Christopher Reola
Dept Contact Email: creola@jcod.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number:
#J-18808-Ljbffr