Community-Impact Police Officer

Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Police Department seeks qualified Police Officer I/II candidates. As sworn officers, you will maintain order, enforce laws, protect life and property, and work with communities as planners and problem-solvers, providing information to the public and departmental units.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old at application and 21 by academy graduation, have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old at application and 21 by academy graduation.
• High school diploma or GED; college degree may substitute for high school requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must meet CA POST standards to be considered.
• Drug and alcohol screening is required as Safety Sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order, enforce laws and protect life and property.
• Issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports, and provide information to the public and departmental units.
• Work with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner and problem-solver.

Job description

The Los Angeles Police Department seeks qualified Police Officer I/II candidates. As sworn officers, you will maintain order, enforce laws, protect life and property, and work with communities as planners and problem-solvers, providing information to the public and departmental units.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old at application and 21 by academy graduation, have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), and be legally authorized to work in the United States.