DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$70,574 to $103,188; $83,165 to $121,542; $100,203 to $146,494; and $124,110 to $181,509
NOTES:
1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
DUTIES
A Police Performance Auditor performs professional performance audits and conducts comprehensive procedural and operational audits of Police Department programs, procedures, and activities; examines data, prepares audit documents and reports; and performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
REQUIREMENT/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience conducting performance, compliance, operations, or program audits and/or investigations pertaining to personnel administration, or the enforcement of policies, ordinances, or laws.
PROCESS NOTES
- In addition to the regular City application form, each applicant is required to submit the Police Performance Auditor Qualifications Questionnaire and Training and Experience Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Police Performance Auditor Qualifications Questionnaire and Training and Experience Questionnaire are located within the Supplemental Questions Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete both questionnaires will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed.
- Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
- Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
- Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Governmental Auditing Professional (CGAP) is desired, but not required.
- Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants filing under Requirement #1 who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for
Open Competitive Examinations.
NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications, Qualifications Questionnaires, and Training and Experience Questionnaires must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be processed and their Training and Experience Questionnaire will be evaluated in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
Should a large number of qualified candidates file for this examination, each candidate’s qualifications for the position of Police Performance Auditor may be evaluated based on the candidate’s responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire. Those candidates considered possessing the greatest likelihood of successfully performing the duties of a Police Performance Auditor based solely on the information submitted for qualifications review will continue in the selection process.
SELECTION PROCESS
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight: Assessment of Training and Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
The examination for Police Performance Auditor will consist entirely of a Training and Experience Questionnaire, wherein candidates may be evaluated on the following competencies: Analytical Ability, Objectivity, Team Work, Written Communication, and Job Knowledge to include: theory, principles and practices of auditing including the methods and procedures used to examine, verify and analyze operations records, statements, and reports; general research and analytical techniques in order to conduct audits or inspections; analytical methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to conduct valid audits or inspections; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Police Performance Auditor.
The Training and Experience Questionnaires will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described in the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the review panel.
The Qualifications Questionnaire will not be separately scored, but will be considered by raters in evaluating each candidate’s qualifications. Qualifications Questionnaires submitted by candidates after the filing period will not be accepted.
NOTES:
- As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at https://personnel.lacity.gov/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
- Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
- A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
- For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.
Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN
OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
