Police Officer: Protect, Serve & Build Community

City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 128,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Los Angeles is seeking Police Officer candidates. The position offers annual salary ranges between $93,730 and $127,660 (with a second range $97,363 to $127,660) and requires passing the entrance tests and a background process.

As a sworn LAPD officer you will maintain order, enforce laws, and protect life and property, while completing a six-month academy and serving in one of 21 divisions. A valid California driver license is required.

Qualifications

At least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation.
Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Responsibilities

As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Officer maintains order, enforces laws and ordinances, and protects life and property; works with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner, community organizer, problem solver and information link; issues citations, makes arrests, prepares reports, and provides information to the public and departmental units; and does related work.