HEAD COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Position Title HEAD COMPLIANCE OFFICER 
Additional Title APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
Exam Number J1031A 
Filing Type Standard 
Filing Start Date 10/01/2014 
Filing End Date 10/15/2014 
Filing End Time 5:00 pm PST 
Salary Type Monthly 
Salary Minimum 8,149.45 
Salary Maximum 10,688.82 
Benefits Information Non-Represented Employees 
• Cafeteria Benefit Plan • Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan • Matched 401(k) Savings and Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans • 11 Paid Holidays • 10 paid leave days and option to buy one to 20 more • Flexible Work Schedules 
Position/Program Information Positions allocable to this class report to a higher level manager and provide administrative and technical direction to a professional staff responsible for monitoring compliance with established procedures, policies and controls, reporting the results to management, reviewing systems and procedures, and making recommendations to improve their effectiveness. 
Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the conduct of internal audits of departmental systems and activities to monitor compliance with applicable laws, policies and other standards. 

Assists departmental management in planning, developing, and installing protective controls in departmental systems and activities to ensure the safeguarding of assets. 

Supervises the study and evaluation of the department's controls and operations to determine their efficiency and protective value. 

Supervises the preparation of reports for departmental management on audit findings and the development of recommendations for required improvements. 

Coordinates arrangements to facilitate the conduct of audits by outside firms as well as Federal and State agencies, and directs the preparation of responses to audit reports. 

Supervises the analysis of audit data for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, or lack of compliance with established policies and procedures. 

Responds to requests and inquiries from departmental management for special investigations and audits. 

Supervises the monitoring and testing of data and other information gathered for compliance with departmental procedures. 

Advises departmental management on current and proposed compliance legislation and regulations to determine impact on departmental policies, forms, procedures and systems. 

Advises departmental management regarding departmental actions necessary to achieve compliance with new or revised legislation, regulations, or external audit findings and recommendations. 

Supervises subordinate auditor positions and provides guidance and development to subordinate staff members. 
Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a Bachelor's degree** or higher with twenty-one (21) semester or thirty-two (32) quarter units of accounting including a course in auditing AND one year of paid auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Principal Accountant-Auditor*** or higher. 

OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a Bachelor's degree** or higher with twenty-one (21) semester or thirty-two (32) quarter units of accounting including a course in auditing AND two years of paid experience supervising the conduct of internal audits for a public or private financial organization. 
Physical Class Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. 
License(s) Required 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. 
Special Requirement Information **In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited* institution which shows the area of specialization with your online application at the time of filing, or during the examination process, but prior to promulgation. Failure to provide the required documentation prior to promulgation will result in application rejection. 

Required education must be fully met by the last day of filing. No withholds will be allowed for this examination. 

***In County Service, experience at the level of Principle Accountant-Auditor or higher is defined as experience managing the work of an assigned group of audit teams engaged in conducting audits and special studies and investigation of a County department. 
Accreditation Information *Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). 
Examination Content This examination will consist of an oral interview covering training, experience, and general abilities to perform the duties of this position weighted 100%. As part of the interview, candidates will also be required to complete a performance exercise to evaluate communication skills. 

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. 
Special Information Shift: Any Shift 

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation. 
Vacancy Information The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Executive Division, Internal Monitoring, Performance Audits and Accountability Command (IMPAAC) Unit. 
Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. 
Available Shift Any 
Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY-APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application ONLINE. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. 

Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. 
All information is subject to verification. 
We may reject your application at any time during the selection process. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE: 
To apply for this examination, click on the button above or below this bulletin that reads, "APPLY TO JOB" so you can apply online and track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by mail. 
We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. PST, on the last day of filing. 
NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during the examination process. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580, at the time of filing, or during the examination process, but prior to promulgation. Failure to provide the required documentation prior to promulgation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents. 

For further information concerning this examination, please call Personnel Administration, Professional Examinations Unit, at (323) 526-5611, TTY (323) 260-5291 OR (323) 267-6669. 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING: 
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: 
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. 
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: 
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process 
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Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. 

All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. 

The County will make reasonable accommodations. 
Department Contact Name Professional Exams Unit 
Department Contact Phone (323) 526-5611 
Department Contact Email lasd.org 
ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 526-5671 
Teletype Phone (323) 260-5291 
California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 
Alternate TTY Phone (323) 267-6669 
Job Field Administration 
Job Type Professional