Los Angeles Police Department

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...

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...

NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.   DUTIES A Police Special Investigator reviews, conducts, and/or participates in investigations into matters which potentially involve criminal violations or violations of policies of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by LAPD employees; reviews and/or conducts personnel-related investigations including Use of Force investigations and In-Custody Death investigations; allegations of employee misconduct; and complaints from civilians and employees; plans investigative strategies and approaches; interviews complainants, witnesses, informants, suspects, City employees, and outside law enforcement officials; prepares oral and written reports relating to a wide variety of law enforcement practices and...