I'm officially an employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department!

Published

As a nursing assistant, sheriff (LVN).

Its been a LONG process, about 2 years.

I've been a psych nurse for 3 years and all that hard work has paid off.

From the written, to the oral exam (placed in band 1 with a 100%), to the background to the medical it has been an exciting journey.

Thanks to this board for all the advice, I start orientation in September and I'll find out which jail and shift i'll be placed in.

My salary has been quoted and i'm more than pleased, any questions i'll be glad to help you out!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
As a nursing assistant, sheriff (LVN).

Its been a LONG process, about 2 years.

I've been a psych nurse for 3 years and all that hard work has paid off.

From the written, to the oral exam (placed in band 1 with a 100%), to the background to the medical it has been an exciting journey.

Thanks to this board for all the advice, I start orientation in September and I'll find out which jail and shift i'll be placed in.

My salary has been quoted and i'm more than pleased, any questions i'll be glad to help you out!

may you tell how much they offered you in?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

$3800/mo

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Wound Care.

What is the benefit package like? Do they offer help with school if you decided to go back? What are you doing for housing? I thought about applying for the jails but most of the jails are out in the middle of no where which is a Looong commute. Are you living near by?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
What is the benefit package like? Do they offer help with school if you decided to go back? What are you doing for housing? I thought about applying for the jails but most of the jails are out in the middle of no where which is a Looong commute. Are you living near by?

I will check out the benefit package during orientation next week, but for the most part they are free for a family 4 if you obviously dont choose the top tiers.

The county will pay for your education if you are accepted in a RN program.

Housing? I live roughly 30min away not including traffic, considering id be goinf towards traffic might be a tough commute, im praying for the AM shift.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Wound Care.

That's awesome! Congrats to you and thank you for the info. I'll have to look into it.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Did your oral interview consist of scenarios? Was it a panel of 2, 3 or 4? How long did it last? How long after did you receive your results?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Did your oral interview consist of scenarios? Was it a panel of 2 3 or 4? How long did it last? How long after did you receive your results?[/quote']

Yes i had i think 2-3 pages of scenarios/questions.

Panel of 2 RN's, i heard sometimes 3.

Maybe 30 minutes?

Ahh i dont remember when my results came in, but i scored band 1 at 100%.

Make sure you emphasize continuing education and advancement with the department, your family, honored and blessed, etc.

The process has changed now, i kno theres an nclex style test now?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Correctional.

Congrats!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thank you!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
As a nursing assistant, sheriff (LVN).

Its been a LONG process, about 2 years.

I've been a psych nurse for 3 years and all that hard work has paid off.

From the written, to the oral exam (placed in band 1 with a 100%), to the background to the medical it has been an exciting journey.

Thanks to this board for all the advice, I start orientation in September and I'll find out which jail and shift i'll be placed in.

My salary has been quoted and i'm more than pleased, any questions i'll be glad to help you out!

Hi!! I just got a call for an appointment for a Jail Tour. Im so excited! They said if Im ok with the work environment then they will start the background packet for employment! I applied back in March and scored Band 1 in June and just got the call.

Im wondering how did the hiring process go? How long did your background check take? What was that like? Im a little older and have had lots of jobs so Im a little nervous about accounting for all that time lol! Any advise? How do you like working there? sorry for all the ??s just really excited and hope I get through this sometime in 2014 lol!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Hi!! I just got a call for an appointment for a Jail Tour. Im so excited! They said if Im ok with the work environment then they will start the background packet for employment! I applied back in March and scored Band 1 in June and just got the call. Im wondering how did the hiring process go? How long did your background check take? What was that like? Im a little older and have had lots of jobs so Im a little nervous about accounting for all that time lol! Any advise? How do you like working there? sorry for all the ??s just really excited and hope I get through this sometime in 2014 lol!

Hey, thats funny i never got a jail tour!

Are you an RN or LVN?

To me each process seemed to be 3-6 months, just be honest and list everything you know.

Theres 2 jails twin towers and mens central. Im at MCJ and i love it so far, if you can make it at mcj you can make it anywhere lol.

Just be patient and any advice just msg me

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion