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VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR - SIGN SHOP / NORTH COUNTY

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VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR - SIGN SHOP / NORTH COUNTY

Salary

$65,109.84 - $87,737.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

J8598B

Department

SHERIFF

Opening Date

10/22/2025

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 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.

EXAN NUMBER:

J8598B

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, 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 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.

Essential Job Functions

Trains inmates in the use of shop equipment and software.

Organizes work stations and workflow to ensure maximum participation and production levels.

Supervises the distribution and use of equipment to ensure proper utilization of tools, machines, and supplies, and to prevent misuse and/or accidents.

Assesses inmate work interest, aptitudes, tolerance, and mechanical ability for determination of work assignments and rehabilitation purposes.

Creates and maintains records of inmate work and work habits.

Determines workload, schedule, and standards for inmates based on work tolerance, type of work performed, and custody policies.

Reviews and evaluates inmate work performance and work products for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and safety.

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes the work based on customer input and directions received from Departmental higher authorities.

Designs or adapts customer designs of signs and other media for production.

Calibrates, maintains, and operates hardware and software for the design and production of signs and other media.

Creates and maintains a positive and productive learning environment for inmates to gain and apply work knowledge and skills that are applicable to the real world.

Communicates with customers via email, phone, and in-person to define product specifications, provide the customer with production options, and advise them of physical and policy restrictions regarding the preparation of media.

Conducts inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment used in the production of signs and other media.

Orders supplies needed in the preparation of signs and other media.

Assumes the duties of absent personnel to ensure project deadlines are met and inmates receive adequate supervision and training.

For more information, please view the classification specification:Vocational Workshop Instructor - Sign Shop / North County (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065742?keywords=8598&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION I:

Completion of 60 semester units or the equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university* with specialization in education, manual arts, industry arts -AND- One year of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry.

OPTION II:

Five (5) years of experience in the field of sign design/making.**

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job-related 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, youMUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your online applicationat the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. The official transcript should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation [email protected] 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 requirement.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfand

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf

Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official” issued by the school’s Registrar Office.A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

**Applicants must have five years of experience in sign design and production utilizing at least oneof the following software programs: Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop, CorelDraw, or Gravograph. In addition, applicants must have five years of hands-on experience operating commercial or industrial-grade equipment such as Edges, Plotters, HP Scitex FB-500, Epson F6200, Gravograph IS 7000, IS 800 Engravers, or the Universal ILS9.75 Laser Engraver. The required experience may be concurrent.

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 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 structured interview assessing knowledge of the sign shop industry, knowledge of teaching methodologies and related topics, knowledge of graphics software, adaptability, creativity, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to research and learn information, situational and safety awareness skills, math skills, and oral communication skills weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

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 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] soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.

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.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Custody Services Division, North County Correctional Facility.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Day

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED 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 electronicallybefore 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.

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 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.

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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 [email protected] the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

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 friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant'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]

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.

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 clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

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 ANSWER 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.UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and/or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE 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

The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, North County Correctional Facility located in Castaic, California. Are you willing to work at this location?

+ Yes, I am willing to work at North County Correctional Facility located in Castaic, California.

+ No, I am not willing to work at North County Correctional Facility located in Castaic, California.

03

Have you completed 60 semester units or the equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university with specialization in education, manual arts, or industry arts?

+ Yes

+ No

04

I understand that if I expect to receive credit for my education, I MUST submit a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution 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 [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 the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirements.

+ Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

05

Which of the following best describes your experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry?

+ Not Applicable

+ Less than one year

+ One (1) year or more

06

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry.

(If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable").

NOTE: Foreach experience, please indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must indicate your experience on your application.)

07

Which of the following best describes your experience in the field of sign design/making?

Applicants must have experience in sign design and production utilizing at least one of the following software programs: Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop, CorelDraw, or Gravograph. In addition, applicants must have hands-on experience operating commercial or industrial-grade equipment such as Edges, Plotters, HP Scitex FB-500, Epson F6200, Gravograph IS 7000, IS 800 Engravers, or the Universal ILS9.75 Laser Engraver.

+ Not Applicable

+ Less than one year

+ 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

08

Please provide what software programs you have used in the field of sign design/making.

09

Please provide what commercial or industrial-grade equipment you have operated in the field of sign design/making.

10

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: in sign design/making.

(If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable").

NOTE: Foreach experience, please indicate the following information:

1) Name of Employer

2) Position/Title Held

3) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY) - Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)

4) Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information. (You must indicate your experience on your application.)

11

Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part 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 register.

+ Yes, I will require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process, and I understand the above information and instructions.

+ No, I do not require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process.

12

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 notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

13

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

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

17

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.

18

Are you currently on criminal probation?

+ No

+ Yes

19

Are you currently on criminal parole?

+ No

+ Yes

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?

+ 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

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?

+ 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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

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