SENIOR STATISTICAL ANALYST, SHERIFF

Job Description:

SENIOR STATISTICAL ANALYST, SHERIFF

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING DATES:
We will be accepting online applications from Monday, June 02, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Friday, June 13, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:
J1752K

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

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 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 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 nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

We are searching for a team member who is:
Highly motivated and diligent in performing technical and complex statistical research analysis and compiling and interpreting statistical records and reports of departmental programs, projects, and activities.

Essential Job Functions

Addresses requests for statistical studies and determines methodology for ongoing or new projects relating to public safety (such as crime, probation, and public welfare).

Reviews statistical product requests from various units; analyzes variables collected to determine methodology and execute data analysis.

Analyzes statistical data from departmental policing jurisdictions related to calls for service, incidents, and arrests.

Reviews and analyzes quality of statistical output and implied inferences; audits reporting of statistical data.

Utilizes computer data systems to compile and analyze data; interprets trends, fluctuations, and other changes in statistical data related to departmental projects or programs.

Prepares reports, graphs, charts, tables, and occasionally provides oral presentations of recommendations resulting from statistical studies.

Provides statistical information to departmental staff and public and private agencies, as assigned.

Consults with program and administrative staff in the development and completion of projects, as required.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with liaisons from other agencies and other key stakeholders to exchange crime trend information and statistics.

Oversees and reviews the work of clerical personnel engaged in performing statistical-related functions, as required.

Delegates project work to statistical analysts for assignments and projects.

Reviews statistical products for quality and accuracy.

Participates on committees as a subject matter expert for data entry, quality, and identifying data elements.
Effectively communicates and presents complex data to various audiences.

Leads data quality initiatives and may provide technical guidance to staff on statistical processes and data verification procedures.

Designs and maintains spreadsheets, database queries, and automated reporting processes to streamline statistical workflows to ensure accuracy and consistency.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Senior Statistical Analyst, Sheriff .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, including two (2) semester or three (3) quarter courses* in statistics or research methods.

OPTION II:
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate of Arts degree* in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, including two (2) semester or three (3) quarter courses* in statistics or research methods -AND- one (1) year of experience in a governmental law enforcement agency working with software packages such as word processing, statistical packages, spreadsheets, or records management systems at the level of Los Angeles County class of Statistical Analyst, Sheriff **.

OPTION III:
Two (2) years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Statistical Analyst, Sheriff **.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To qualify under Option I or Option II, include a copy of your official degree, AND official transcripts, or official letter from an accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specialization within seven (7) days of filing your application. You may submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirements. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OPTION I AND OPTION II.
**For a full description of the class specification of Los Angeles County's Statistical Analyst, Sheriff (Item #1750) , please click the hyperlink on the job title under Requirements OR go to Department of Human Resources website at http:/hr.lacounty.gov/ and type the job title or item number under "FIND JOB DESCRIPTIONS" search box.

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 utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's 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 computerized multiple-choice test covering Knowledge of Statistics and Data Presentation weighted 100%.

THE COMPUTERIZED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO 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 will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that 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.

TEST PREPARATION
Department of Human Resources (DHR) provides study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on DHR's website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
  

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The eligible list from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Detective Division, Fraud and Cyber Crimes Bureau.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: DAY

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 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 Sheriff's 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.

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 green "Apply" button at the top right corner 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 Friday, June 13, 2025.

Please fill out your 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 notification 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.

• cacontre@lasd.org
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE 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.
NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

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 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.

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 friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
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Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$63,996.00 - $86,231.04 Annually