RESPONSIBLE TO: Watch Sergeant, Field Sergeant, and Supervising Line Deputy
WORK SCHEDULE: Five day armed post (0700-1500; 1500-2300)
GENERAL DUTIES:
Ranger 8 is responsible for gate and perimeter security, as well as, searching all vehicles entering and exiting North Facility. Ranger 8 shall be armed and wear the appropriate safety equipment which includes the following:
- gun belt
- ammunition case and ammunition
- baton and holder
- handcuffs and case (second pair optional)
- keeper straps
- key ring holder
- knife and case (optional)
- Oleoresin Capsicum "OC" spray canister and holder
- radio holder
- service firearm and holster
- hobble restraint (optional)
- protective vest (recommended)
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Search vehicles for possible security violations, e.g., escaping inmates, contraband entering and/or leaving North Facility.
- Information regarding the search including the time, name of person searched, vehicle information, and results of the search shall be reported to the watch deputy to be logged into the facility Daily Activity Log.
- All vehicle searches and similar security related activities will be entered in a log maintained at the Ranger 8 guard post.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EVERY DEPARTMENT MEMBER:
All personnel are expected to assist inmates seeking available programs offered throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) jail system, including Education Based Incarceration (EBI). All inmates are issued a copy of jail rules and regulations and subject to discipline for violating those rules. It is extremely important the actions of all Department members are predicated on upholding respect and professionalism, even in situations where authoritative action or force is required.