VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

We welcome applications from everyone.

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to be accepted.

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Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation!

As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee.

The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country.

Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Requirements

Sets up meetings with clients, vendors, resource providers, colleagues, and supervisors.

Solicits creative input with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.

Solicits content and reviews evaluations from subject matter experts, clients, trainers, colleagues and supervisors to create or edit training, recruitment, and informational media.

Analyzes scripts/treatments containing complicated subject matter to determine the effective presentation of ideas considering clarity, effect, credibility, audience, and desired emotional impact.

Determines the most effective format, approach, content, and level of presentation to meet training, recruitment, and educational objectives, time restrictions, and budget.

Converts production ideas into finished production scripts by working with subject matter experts and clients, preparing outlines and storyboards to illustrate the action, developing shot lists, and writing dialog.

Plans and schedules productions.

Identifies and acquires cast, crew, sets, props, wardrobe, equipment, and other assets for productions.

Conducts site surveys for fit and shooting logistics.

Secures permits, consents, and releases to meet the legal requirements for recording persons and places.

Directs and assists staff with fabrication of sets, props, and wardrobe, as needed.

Directs the activities of the production crew, equipment, and cast in the studio and on location by guiding performances and determining the placement and movements of performers, crew members, lights, cameras, microphones, props, and sets.

Directs the production of a wide variety of other-than-video media materials from inception to final product, including still photographs, recordings, graphics, printed material, and instructional material.

Studies and recommends solutions to problems affecting multi-media productions, such as budgeting, scheduling, cost effectiveness, equipment, and deadline issues.

Develops animation for informational, recruitment, and training media.

Operates broadcast-quality audio and video equipment as a producer, director, editor, or crew member on presentations/projects produced by self or others to produce artistic and quality sound and pictures.

Operates both Windows and Mac operating systems with word processing, communication, database, graphics, video editing, and special effects software when reviewing and editing videos and graphics into a final product.

Operates and maintains a wide variety of audiovisual equipment, including still and video cameras, video recorders, audio mixers, lighting equipment, and computer-based applications.

Documents law enforcement events, such as Department functions, press conferences, search and rescue operations, training activities, and natural disasters.

Evaluates and recommends new electronic equipment, hardware, and software used for multi-media productions.

For more information, please view the classification specifications Video Production Specialist.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

OPTION A: A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in Instructional Communications Technology or similar field.

OPTION B: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in communications or a related field AND one year's experience within the last three years, writing, producing, and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years.

LICENSE
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.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for the required degree, 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 at the time of filing, or by Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Documentation should be submitted to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; If proof of education is not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREAs 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 Sheriff's 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 in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a structured interview weighted 100% assessing:

• knowledge of the basics of film and video production
• knowledge of, and ability to use, video production equipment
• knowledge of the concepts of photography and lighting
• knowledge of new developments and technologies
• creativity
• problem-solving skills
• flexibility
• project management skills
• interpersonal skills
• oral communication skill

APPLICANTS WHO RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's 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 sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible, so if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before the list is available.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Executive Division, Sheriff's Information Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

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.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's 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.

WORK CONDITIONS

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates seven (7) days a week, 24-hours a day. Appointees MUST be willing and able to:

• work flexible hours (evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)

• respond to call-outs 24 hours a day/seven (7) days a week, including weekends, and holidays

• film inside correctional facilities

• film in highly undesirable areas of Los Angeles County

• come in contact with inmates while filming at correctional facilities

• work long hours during production, when needed

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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

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 could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important 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 governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox.

It is every applicant's 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.

• cdorado@lasd.org
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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 governmentjobs.com 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

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

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC 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, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application 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.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org