A sworn employee, hired prior to March 31, 1997, who desires to remain in service beyond their 60th birthday, shall prepare a “Request for Continued Service Form” and submit it to their respective unit commander at least six months prior to their 60th birthday. This period will allocate sufficient time to process the medical certification as required pursuant to California Government Code section 31663.15 and, if necessary, any appeal, prior to the employee’s 60th birthday.
The Sheriff’s Department’s captain/director of personnel shall coordinate, obtain, and review medical certification from the Office of Occupational Health Programs (OHP) and issue final approval for the employee to remain in service. A sworn employee who does not receive medical certification will be deemed ineligible to remain in service past their 60th birthday and will be required to apply for retirement pursuant to Manual of Policy and Procedures section 3‑02/160.20, Effecting Retirement.
A sworn employee who has been deemed medically ineligible may file an appeal. Such an appeal may be filed with the following:
Medical Director, Occupational Health Programs (OHP)
Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office
3333 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90010
The employee may also file an appeal with the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, but only after an employee has been deemed disqualified by OHP after reaching age 60.
Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
522 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012