LAW ENFORCEMENT AUDITOR

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled auditor to join their team in Los Angeles. This role involves conducting comprehensive audits of law enforcement operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing valuable insights to improve practices. You will lead audit projects, engage with investigative teams, and prepare detailed reports that shape the future of law enforcement operations. With a robust benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the public sector. If you are passionate about accountability and excellence in law enforcement, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plans

Robust Retirement Packages

Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of auditing experience in law enforcement or government.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and project management required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex audits of law enforcement operations and prepare reports.
• Provide technical guidance to investigative teams and assess compliance.

Skills

Auditing

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FIRST DAY OF FILING NOVEMBER 27 , 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER
J1652E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

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.

• Flexible Benefit Plans – The County provides each employee with a monthly “benefit allowance” they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Robust Retirement Packages – Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
• Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

DEFINITION
Conducts highly complex professional audits of law enforcement operations which includes investigations, programs, procedures, records, and other related areas, and prepares comprehensive reports on audit findings.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class are located in the Sheriff Department and are responsible for managing and conducting highly complex performance audits relating to law enforcement operations. This classification acts as a project manager and is distinguished by its role in providing technical guidance to assigned investigative teams comprised of sworn personnel. Positions are responsible for providing independent and objective reviews and assessments of the organization's law enforcement investigative operations, practices, policies and procedures, focusing on high-risk areas and its compliance to policies and procedures; determining whether internal controls are adequate to address inherent risks within administrative and operational processes to comply with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university ANDeither:
OPTION I: Two years of auditing experience in law enforcement operations conducting performance, compliance, operations, or program audits in accordance with professional auditing standards in a law enforcement agency.
OPTION II: Three years of professional auditing experience, with a high degree of independence and knowledge, in a governmental agency conducting complex management, performance, financial, and compliance audits according to professional auditing standards.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize 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
In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST includea legible copy of the official transcripts, official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the areas of specialization at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
PART I
A computerized multiple-choice test covering knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and reading comprehension weighted 40%.

PART II
A Written Response Interview (WRI) covering project management, planning and organizing, application of professional auditing standards, analysis and decision making, computer applications, interpersonal skills, and written communication skills weighted 60%.

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearlyshown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please note that ALLinformation included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATIONor R ESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

• All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.