Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is searching for qualified individuals looking to begin their career in the diverse field of law enforcement as a Deputy Sheriff. On this page, you will find all the resources necessary to start your journey to becoming a member of the largest Sheriff’s Department in the country. 

Below, you can find available job openings, benefits, requirements, and stories from existing deputies on why they joined the Department and the option to contact a recruiter directly. We are excited that you are curious about joining the LA County Sheriff’s Department, and we wish you luck on your journey.

https://lasd.org/careers/jobs/

Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$107,138 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
FIRST DAY OF FILING  July 3, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)  THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.   EXAM NUMBER  J6541R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO UPDATE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. DEFINITION Maintains, repairs, tests, configures, and installs fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications and related equipment.   CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this journey-level class typically report to an Electronics Communications Technician Supervisor. These positions require incumbents to exercise knowledge of the protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment used to maintain, repair,...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$47,961 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PITCHESS DETENTION FACILITY AND NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY   FIRST DAY OF FILING NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)    T HE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.   NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.  EXAM NUMBER J6399U TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance,...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$47,961 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
FIRST DAY OF FILING NOVEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)    T HE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.   NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.    EXAM NUMBER J6399T   TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM: Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health Care Spending Accounts, Long-term...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$87,585 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
EXAM NUMBER: J2708R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open Continuous  The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.    Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that you create a profile before the filing start date.   SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $7,298.77 - $11,598.44 (BPC) Monthly $7,520.77 - $11,951.22 (IPC) Monthly $7,749.52 - $12,314.73 (APC) Monthly   The eight step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$61,064 - $40,842 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT    EXAM NUMBER: J2749E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open  Continuous The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.  Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is  recommended  that you create a profile before the application start date. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Assists sworn personnel in maintaining order and security in a Sheriff's Department custody detention, station jail, or court lockup facility. Positions allocable to this...
Aug 29, 2026
Full time
$82,080 yearly
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department CA
EXAM NUMBER: J2707B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open  Continuous The application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.  Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is  recommended  that you create a profile before the application start date. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Applicants who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay at the time of hire: AA/AS: $6,993.82 Monthly BA/BS: $7,383.82 Monthly Upon graduation from...