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Elevator Mechanic
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC
Salary
$138,055.08 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
J6504L
Department
SHERIFF
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
FILING PERIOD:
The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.
EXAM NUMBER:
J6504L
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Essential Job Functions
Diagnoses problems with elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters and determines appropriate and safe plans for repair.
Tests and adjusts general operating and safety features of elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, such as speed, acceleration, leveling, braking, emergency stop, and alarm bell.
Inspects, adjusts, maintains, and repairs electronic control panels, switches, relays, signal devices, electric motors, generators, hoist motors and machinery, governors, door mechanisms, cables, hydraulic buffers, pumps, brakes, rails, guides and related equipment.
Interacts in person, telephonically, and via electronic messaging with coworkers in sharing work information, ordering parts and supplies, advising of work progress, and coordinating assistance needed for the completion of work.
Maintains work records.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
Supervises trainees and helpers, as required.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Elevator Mechanic (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065000?keywords=ELEVATOR%20MECHANIC&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
OPTION I
Completion of a recognized elevator mechanic training program* of at least four years' duration.
OPTION II
Five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of elevators or escalators, one year of which MUSThave been at the journey level**.
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LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required at the time of appointment to perform job-related responsibilities. Those who currently have an out-of-state driver license are also required to obtain the California Class C Driver License before appointment.
LICENSE INFORMATION
***You will be required to acquire a copy of your driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
CERTIFICATE
A valid Los Angeles City Certificate of Registration as a Journey Elevator Mechanic*.
Effective June 30, 2003, certification, temporary certification, or emergency certification by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, as a Certified Competent Conveyance (elevator) Mechanic (CCCM)*.
A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.
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
*In order to receive credit for the required certificate of completion of a recognized Elevator Mechanic training program and certifications, youMUSTinclude a legible copy of the certificates at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Please submit documentation to [email protected] a nd indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
Training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private, Postsecondary, and Vocational Education.
**Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Credit will be given to applicants who possess DESIRABLEqualifications and indicate so on their employment application at the time of filing.
Experience beyond the requirements in the maintenance and repair ofelevators -AND- escalatorsat the journey level**.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental 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 disqualification in order to reapply.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
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 the exam analyst at [email protected] seven (7) calendar days from applying.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.
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.
AVAILABLE SHFTDay Shift
WORK CONDITIONS
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates seven (7) days a week, 24-hours a day, and has locations throughout the greater Los Angeles County. Appointees MUSTbe willing to:
+ work any shift
+ be on-call and respond to and make emergency elevator repairs
+ work holidays and weekends
+ work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles
+ work within a jail facility where there are inmates present
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 the last day of filing.
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 of 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 notice 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.
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.
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 [email protected] at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing.
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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's 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: [email protected] (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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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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 mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. 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 you 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.
+ Yes, I understand the above information.
02
Have you completed a recognized elevator mechanic training program of at least four years in duration? (Training program must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.)
+ Yes
+ No
03
Do you have a Certified Competent Conveyance (elevator) Mechanic (CCCM) certificate (full certification, temporary certification, or emergency certification) issued by the State of California, Division of Occupational Safety and Health? You must submit evidence of your certification.
+ Yes
+ No
04
Do you have a Los Angeles City Certificate of Registration as a Journey Elevator Mechanic? You must submit evidence of your certification.
+ Yes
+ No
05
I understand that if I expect to receive credit for my completion of a recognized elevator mechanic training program of at least four years in duration and certifications, I must include a legible copy of the official certificate. Documents may be submitted by either 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to [email protected], or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Failure to provide documentation will result in application rejection.
+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
06
Do you have a California Class C driver license?
+ Yes, I have a valid California Class C driver license.
+ No; I am an out-of-state applicant and possess a driver licese from the state from which I reside.
+ None of the above
07
Please provide the issuing state and number of your driver license. (Insert N/A if Not Applicable.)
08
Do you have a City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate? (A City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 Certificate may be required for testing Life/Safety systems in County buildings located within the city limits of Los Angeles. Life/Safety systems are defined as: fire alarms, automatic-closing fire assemblies, elevator recall, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.)
+ Yes
+ No
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Which of the following best describes your experience in themaintenance AND repair ofELEVATORS?
(You must include a detailed description of your job duties on your application.)
+ Not Applicable
+ Less than a year
+ One (1) year, but less than two
+ Two (2) years, but less than three
+ Three (3) years, but less than four
+ Four (4) years, but less than five
+ Five (5) years or more
10
Which of the following best describes your experience in themaintenance AND repair ofESCALATORS?
(You must include a detailed description of your job duties on your application.)
+ Not Applicable
+ Less than a year
+ One (1) year, but less than two
+ Two (2) years, but less than three
+ Three (3) years, but less than four
+ Four (4) years, but less than five
+ Five (5) years or more
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DESCRIIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE in themaintenance AND repair of elevators OR escalators.
(Also indicate your experience on your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
For each work experience include the following information:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY) To (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Description of duties
12
Which of the following best describes yourjourney-level experienceworking in the maintenance and repair of elevatorsORescalators. (Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.)
+ Not applicable
+ Less than one year
+ One (1) year or more
13
DESCRIBE YOURJOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE: In themaintenance and repairof elevatorsORescalators. (Also indicate your experience in your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY) To (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Description of duties
14
Which of the following best describes yourjourney-level experiencein themaintenance and repair ofBOTHelevatorsANDescalators? (Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.)
+ Not Applicable
+ Less than a year
+ One (1) year or more
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DESCRIBE YOURJOURNEY-LEVEL EXPERIENCEin themaintenance and repair ofBOTHelevatorsANDescalators.
(Also indicate your experience in your application. Insert N/A if not applicable.)
For each work experience include the following information:
1) Name of Employer
2) Position/Title Held
3) Dates of Employment: From (MM/DD/YYYY) To (MM/DD/YYYY)
4) Description of duties
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The following questions are to assess the candidate's willingness to accept the working conditions of an Elevator Mechanic.
Candidates must answer "Yes" to all questions. A "No" response to any question will disqualify the candidate from the application process.
+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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Are you willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)?
+ Yes, I am willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
+ No, I am not willing and able to work the day shift (i.e. 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
18
Are you willing and able to work weekends if necessary?
+ Yes, I am willing and able to work weekends if necessary.
+ No, I am not willing and able to work weekends if necessary.
19
Are you willing and able to work holidays if necessary?
+ Yes, I am willing and able to work holidays if necessary.
+ No, I am not willing and able to work holidays if necessary.
20
Are you willing and able to be on-call, to respond to and make emergency elevator repairs, for a specified amount of time each month?
+ Yes, I am willing and able to be on-call for a specified amount of time each month.
+ No, I am not willing and able to be on-call for a specified amount of time each month.
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Are you willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles?
+ Yes, I am willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles.
+ No, I am not willing to work and drive to any Sheriff's facility location within the County of Los Angeles.
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Are you willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present?
+ Yes, I am willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present.
+ No, I am not willing to work within a jail facility where there are inmates present.
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How did you learn about this position?
+ Personal Referral from someone other than a County Employee
+ County Employee
+ Los Angeles County Government Job Website
+ Social Media (Instagram)
+ Social Media (Facebook)
+ Linkedin
+ County Job Hotline
+ Job Fair
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling. Do you understand this information?
+ Yes
25
WARNING: This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's 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 Sheriff's 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?
+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
26
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.
+ Yes. If employed by the Department, I agree to abide by the zero tolerance policy on the use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
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The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's 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?
+ Yes, I am willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD.
28
Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?
+ Yes, I understand I will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination.
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Are you currently on criminal probation?
+ No
+ Yes
30
Are you currently on criminal parole?
+ No
+ Yes
31
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?
+ No
+ Yes; within 1 year
+ Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
+ Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
+ Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
+ Yes; more than 4 years ago
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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?
+ No
+ Yes; within the last 12 months
+ Yes; more than 1 year ago, but less than 2 years
+ Yes; more than 2 years ago, but less than 3 years
+ Yes; more than 3 years ago, but less than 4 years
+ Yes; more than 4 years ago
33
Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 30 times
+ Yes; 31 or more times
34
Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 29 times
+ Yes; 30 or more times
35
Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 30 times
+ Yes; 31 or more times
36
Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 30 times
+ Yes; 31 or more times
37
Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 30 times
+ Yes; 31 or more times
38
Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 29 times
+ Yes; 30 or more times
39
Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?
+ No
+ Yes; 1 to 9 times
+ Yes; 10 to 19 times
+ Yes; 20 to 30 times
+ Yes; 31 or more times
40
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.
+ Yes
Required Question
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