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Los Angeles Police Department

The Los Angeles Police Department is committed to serving the community while protecting the rights of all persons.

Consistent with this commitment, the Department’s Vision, Mission and Core Values, in concert with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the Department’s Management Principles, reflect the guiding philosophy of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Jun 25, 2026
Full time
POLICE SPECIALIST (LATERAL) 2217 (Revised 01/22/25)
$117,700 yearly
Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles, CA
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Check  www.JoinLAPD.com  for details. DUTIES As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Specialist 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. NOTE : A Police Specialist will receive a condensed version of the classroom and physical training provided at the Police Academy for Police Officer recruits. A Police Specialist, upon successful completion of an 18-month probation period, will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of...
Jun 24, 2026
Full time
Police Officer- Los Angeles
$91,224 yearly
Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles, CA
There are seven steps to the application process: Online Application and Multiple Choice (MC) Test   All applicants must complete the  Online Application . You must complete BOTH sections, which will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. You MUST submit the Online Application and print a copy to bring with you to the written test.  “NEW CHANGES TO TESTING:  We are  replacing the Personal Qualification Essay (PQE) with an online Multiple Choice (MC) Test!   Anyone who begins their application before June 1st will still be able to take the PQE.  Anyone who begins their application on June 1st or later will take the MC test.   The Multiple Choice Test consists of four sections: Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Clarity. Multiple Choice test scores  do not expire , so you will only have to pass the test once!”  You can now waive the Multiple-Choice test if you satisfy any of...