2-07/080.20 - Pre-Employment Unit



This section has the following responsibilities:

  • investigate the character and background of prospective professional staff applicants;
  • ensure applicants meet established hiring standards, including Federal, State, and local statutes;
  • assist the Examination Unit with the testing of certain professional staff position applicants;
  • conduct background investigations on professional staff applicant positions including medical services positions;
  • conduct security clearances on employees hired on a contractual basis;
  • conduct background investigations on certain prospective employees for other County departments; and
  • conduct security clearances on prospective members of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury.