PERSONAL PROPERTY CUSTODIAN

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

P2296C-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive

We will begin accepting online applications on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to be accepted.

Why work for us?

The Department of Medical Examiner investigates and resolves circumstances, manner and cause of all violent, sudden or unusual deaths occurring within the County.

Each year approximately 18,000 cases are reported to the Department, of which about half fall within its jurisdiction. The Department of Medical Examiner conducts about 5,700 autopsies per year, making it one of the largest medical examiner’s offices in the world. It has also become one of the most technologically sophisticated offices in the world, due to the complexity of cases investigated, including numerous high profile cases.

The team member we are searching for:

• A dedicated individual who understands the importance of treating decedents' personal property with respect and care while navigating the complexities surrounding sensitive situations.
  Ensure detailed receipts are created and personal property belonging to decedents is carefully inventoried, allowing the Department of Medical Examiner to securely uphold these cherished items until their cases are resolved.

For more information, please view the classification specification: PERSONAL PROPERTY CUSTODIAN

Essential Job Functions

• Collects and verifies decedent's personal effects from the investigator's Witness Declaration form, status of Next of Kin identification, notification and if the Public Administrator has been contacted by the Investigators.
• Reviews content of suicide note and secures with decedents property. Reviews contents of decedents wills/testaments and files originals with probate court.
• Answers questions from the general public, immediate family of decedents, and investigative or court authorities, the proper disposition of personal property, identification and location of next-of-kin and policy methods or restrictions in obtaining the release of the retained personal property.
• Releases to authorized persons, upon request and presentation of proof of ownership, property no longer required as evidence or for safekeeping.
• Prepares decedents' personal effects for periodic auctions, as needed.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

Six months' experience in stock, property or supply work.

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.

Withhold:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Physical class:

Physical Class III- Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

Applicants will be required to complete a supplementary job willingness questionnaire at the time of application. Those who do not consent to the specified working conditions-including handling soiled decedent property and clothing that may involve strong odors, bodily fluids, insects, and similar factors-will be disqualified from consideration.

Background Information:

Candidates selected for appointment will be extended an offer of employment that is conditional upon the results of an extensive background check.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation (if applicable) regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

Examination content:

This examination will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100%, covering:

• Achievement
• Professional Potential
• Responsibility
• Team Work
• Following Instructions
• Numerical Calculation

The passing score for the assessment is 70%.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES, PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Transfer of test components:

If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Qualified applicants who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

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 csears@hr.lacounty.gov as soon as possible.

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 "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the 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.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• csears@hr.lacounty.gov
• awong@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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 those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

No Sharing of User ID and Password:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov or appropriate contact info

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2008

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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