CASHIERING SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I, SHERIFF

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Cashiering Services Representative I to receive and process deposits, disbursements, and bail payments for inmate accounts. You will verify transactions, identify inmates, and handle cash with attention to accuracy and security.

The role requires two years of clerical experience with cash handling, and involves interaction with the public and Department personnel. A California Driver License is required, with eligibility for the Sheriff's Department background

Qualifications

• Two years of office/clerical experience, one year of which must have been in the handling of cash receipts or disbursements and in the keeping of cash records.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes deposits and disbursements for inmate accounts, and bail payments for inmates, and verifies inmate deposits and disbursements, and bail payment amounts prior to processing them.
• Interacts with the public when handling inmate account deposits and bail payments, and interacts with inmates and Department sworn personnel when handling disbursements.
• Accesses inmate account information using the Department's Jail Information Management System (JIMS).
• Accurately identifies inmates using inmate names and booking numbers, and Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) photographs prior to processing disbursements.
• Identifies counterfeit money prior to processing transactions.
• Operates money-counting machines.
• Accurately balances all transactions.
• Responds to requests from the public regarding inmate accounts.
• Completes forms associated with the processing of deposits, disbursements, and bail payments.
• For more information, please view the classification specification: Cashiering Services Representative I

Skills

Ability to Learn on the Job

Teamwork Skills

Identify Real Paper Money

Verbal Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, November 6, 2026, until 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Friday, November 6, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J1257L

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 almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with 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.

Job Responsibilities

Receives and processes deposits and disbursements for inmate accounts, and bail payments for inmates, and verifies inmate deposits and disbursements, and bail payment amounts prior to processing them. Interacts with the public when handling inmate account deposits and bail payments, and interacts with inmates and Department sworn personnel when handling disbursements. Accesses inmate account information using the Department's Jail Information Management System (JIMS). Accurately identifies inmates using inmate names and booking numbers, and Los Angeles County Regional Identification System (LACRIS) photographs prior to processing disbursements. Identifies counterfeit money prior to processing transactions. Operates money-counting machines. Accurately balances all transactions. Responds to requests from the public regarding inmate accounts. Completes forms associated with the processing of deposits, disbursements, and bail payments.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Cashiering Services Representative I

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Two years of office/clerical experience, one year of which must have been in the handling of cash receipts or disbursements and in the keeping of cash records.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

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 2 - 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.

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.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a computerized multiple-choice test assessing: Ability to Learn on the Job, Teamwork Skills, Ability to Identify Real (Non-counterfeit) U.S. Paper Money, Verbal Communication Skills, and Computer Skills, weighted 100%.

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

APPLICANTS WHO RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination 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 applicants 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 the exam analyst at [e-mail] as 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 list in the order of their group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants promulgated from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Custody Services Division.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS 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

• 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 SHIFT: Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

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 a candidate's original application record.

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