Custodian

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

We encourage applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD :

The application filing period will begin on Thursday October 22 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER :

J6774O

Transports biohazardous items (e.g. syringes needles contaminated plastic material pills bloody items linens bodily fluids) that have been prepared by the medical staff/team for disposal.

Empties trash containers by removing trash and replacing trash bags.

Cleans hard and soft surfaces (e.g. desks countertops) by dusting wiping and sanitizing.

Cleans floors by sweeping mopping scrubbing waxing polishing buffing vacuuming and picking up trash.

Cleans furniture and fixtures by dusting wiping and polishing.

Cleans glass surfaces (e.g. windows glass doors) by using sponges and wipes.

Restocks supplies (e.g. toilet papers paper towels soap) by refilling items.

Mixes cleaning solutions by combining solutions and water according to instructions.

Reports building maintenance or repair needs (e.g. burned-out light bulbs leaking faucets and valves clogged restroom fixtures and drains inoperable doors locks and latches etc.) by informing supervisor (e.g. orally communicates to supervisor).

Reports supply needs by informing supervisor.

For more information please view the classification specification: CUSTODIAN

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

No training or experience is required.

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.

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.

As part of this application process applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on the supplemental questionnaire and will be assigned a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses proficiencies gained in the following areas:

• Experience working as a custodian janitor or cleaning staff in Commercial Industrial Institutional Prison Jails or other Correctional Facilities.
• Experience working in restocking supplies mixing cleaning solutions reporting repair and supply needs to supervisor transporting biohazard items and overseeing staff.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

If you are a veteran you may be eligible for veterans 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 as soon as possible so if you are eligible for veterans credit we can include it before the list is available.

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) will be placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Custody General & Specialized Division.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

AS PART OF THE HIRING INTERVIEW PROCESS APPLICANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE CUSTODY FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE. UPON SUCCESSFUL CLEARANCE A TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING 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.

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department has a zero tolerance policy for its employees for the following:

• Use of narcotics controlled substances and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any Shift

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

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department operates seven (7) days a week 24 hours a day. Appointees MUST be willing to work:

• in a 24 hour/7 days a week operating Los Angeles Sheriffs Department jail facility within Los Angeles County.
• any shift day or night.
• holidays and weekends.
• in close proximity with law enforcement personnel.
• in a secure environment where inmates may be present.

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. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M. PT on the last day of filing.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. 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 on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application rescission of appointment or restriction of application to future recruitments.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is required 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 and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants 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.

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 and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.

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.

All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025