Join the Team

Dear Prospective Applicant:

Looking to join the LAPD? We are seeking highly qualified applicants who are interested in enhancing the quality of life for all residents in Los Angeles through professional and ethical enforcement of the law. Officers must swear and obey the values of becoming an Officer.

The Los Angeles Police Department is a modernized agency that is here to protect every inch of Los Angeles.

Qualifications

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All applicants must meet the State of California's Minimum Standards Requirements, the Lost in South Central RP Requirements, and the Los Angeles Police Department of Officers Requirements. Minimum qualifications are as follows:

  • Whitelisted in LISC

  • Cannot be younger than the age of 16

  • Valid State of California driver’s license

  • No felony convictions

  • Good moral character and reputation

Officer Selection Process

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The Los Angeles Police Department is committed to recruiting and selecting the most qualified applicant. Every applicant must successfully complete every component of the selection process. The process will include:

  • Application

  • Review of Application and meets standards

  • Acceptance

  • Probationary Period

  • On patrol with the LAPD

Probationary Period

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The Probationary Period Program is a system where our Field Training Officers (FTO) will take you on duty with them to get live-action training. There will be tests, real-time scenarios, and action-packed scenes putting your Law Enforcement skills to the test. The point of this program is to further Law Enforcement knowledge and have you ready for what you will experience by yourself. After completing 3 ride-along and an Evaluation from a Lieutenant, you will be promoted from your probationary period to the rank of "Officer I" and will be all on your own! If a probationary requires more attention, the FTO will notify for any additional work.

On Patrol with the LAPD

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After successful completion of the Probationary Period, Officers are granted the right to patrol on their own. All uniforms are to be set up before going on duty as well as vehicles. Officers are granted a selection of vehicles immediately after training. That selection can be found in our vehicle Roster.

Officers are required to record a minimum of 20 patrol hours every month. This activity will tell our command that an Officer is active as well as attribute to their promotion status. All questions are to be asked to an immediate Field Supervisor; formally known as Sergeants and the rest of the Chain of Command.