Job Information

LOS ANGELES, CITY OF
700 EAST TEMPLE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
213-675-4481
https://mypd.joinlapd.com/

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Updated: June 12, 2024

Classifications: Police Officer, Airport Police Officer, Port Police Officer

The City of Los Angeles is accepting applications for Police Officer, Airport Police Officer, and Port Police Officer. You may apply to one, two, or all three of these positions by completing one application: https://www.joinlapd.com/apply/apply-now

If you wish to transfer your scores to The City of Los Angeles but are not able to locate The City on your account, please contact our support team at 206-428-3265 for assistance.

Written Test

Applicants need to pass the written test to continue in the selection process. There are four options to satisfy the written test requirement and candidates need only one of them:

The City of Los Angeles has developed its own written test for Police Officers. The test is free and may be taken online: https://www.joinlapd.com/step-2-multiple-choice-test
Candidates who took the California POST PELLET-B test and earned a T-Score of 42 or higher.
Candidates can waive the testing requirement if they have completed a CA POST Regular Basic Course or possess a CA POST Basic Course Waiver.
Candidates may pass the National Testing Network Frontline Law Enforcement examination based on the criteria set by the CIty of Los Angeles

Schedule yourself to take the “FrontLine National” Law Enforcement examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN). Do so by visiting the NTN website.

If you have problems scheduling the examination, the email for NTN Customer Support is: support@nationaltestingnetwork.com

As part of this process, you will need to establish an account with NTN. A fee is required to take the FrontLine National examination. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee waived prior to test registration. See “Candidate FAQ #26” on the NTN website (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm) to learn more on how to apply for a fee waiver.

There are three components to the FrontLine National examination: a video-based human relations test, a reading ability test, and a written language ability test. Testing takes approximately 2 1/2 hours. Please note that the NTN website provides a description of the test components and directions for scheduling a test for the Los Angeles Police Department. The website offers a practice test for purchase with sample items.

If you fail the NTN written exam, you can re-take 90 days from your last attempt.

If you pass the NTN written exam, the Personnel Department will invite you to submit your Personal History Statement.

Job Description: Start a career with the LAPD that offers competitive compensation, unparalleled health benefits, and significant opportunities for advancement and specialization to expand our vision of a modern and diverse Police Department that better reflects and serves your community.

Job Requirements

Age:
Applicants must be at least 20 years old when they take the examination and at least 21 years of age by police academy graduation.

Citizenship Required:
Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Must satisfy the requirements for obtaining a firearm permit, including status as a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

High School Grad / GED:
Graduation from a US high school, GED or equivalent from a US institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited US or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test.

Driver's License:
Appointment is subject to possession of a California driver’s license.

Background:
Any conviction by the state, the federal, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm.

Additional details concerning the selection process for Police Officer can be found here.

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