Los Angeles County Sheriff RN?

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Has anyone ever applied to RN positions within the sheriff's dept? I know that dealing with inmates can be dangerous work, but the pay and benefits look pretty good.

Specializes in Med-Surg.

i did..I tooked their RN examination last jan 7 and still waiting for the results..I heard bout dealing with the inmates is not that dangerous because there are sheriffs working with you..

Specializes in Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.

Working as a corrections nurse can be a lot safer, because you have sheriffs or corrections officers looking out for you.

I have a good friend who works at San Quentin, where California's death row is, and he's been a lot safer there than I have at my trauma center. Our security guards are unarmed and prohibited from putting hands on anyone (translation: useless).

i did..I tooked their RN examination last jan 7 and still waiting for the results..I heard bout dealing with the inmates is not that dangerous because there are sheriffs working with you..

Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

The LASD doesn't give you a study guide. They will consider new grads. Keep in mind the selection process is based on your "band" placement (I-V). You need at least a combined written and interview score of 94.5% to be placed in band I. Good luck!

Here is the LA County Public health practice questions: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phn/docs/MCE%20practice%20examrevised6-10.pdf

and answer sheet: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phn/docs/MCE%20practice%20examrevised6-10.pdf

These documents are public information and can be accessed through the LAC public health website.

Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

I applied and have my written test coming up. I am also a new grad.

I am waiting for my results as well, I also took the test Jan 7th, Im hoping this week.....as far as the test, its basic nothing to stress over....I am also a new grad, good luck

Specializes in Med-Surg.
Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

iRN5 had just answered your questions.. :)

and yeah I'm also a new grad.

@lenaRN22.. so you also tooked the exam huh? well good luck to both of us and those who took the exam.:nurse:

Thanks...its a tough market out there for new grads....I heard the hiring process for the sheriffs is super long...but def good to be on their list or band so when a position opens up hopefully we will get the call

Has anyone got there results from the Jan 7 th test date? Im still waiting and its been over a month now?

Specializes in Med-Surg.

Nope.I haven't received mail results coming from LASD. :/

same here! took the exam last jan 7 and haven't received the mail!

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