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Our Mission
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Los Angeles Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.
Who are we?
The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most innovative law enforcement agencies in the world. We strive day and night to protect the City of Los Angeles from crime and disorder.
Our Opportunities
Here in the LAPD we offer a wide range of opportunities for all ranks whether it is being a Area Captain and leading your own patrol division, a Field Training officer helping training the new officers, a Detective solving murders, a S.W.A.T operator fighting the deadliest of criminals or even just a patrol officer on the frontline. Regardless of what you do here in the LAPD we all play a vital part in our mission to "to protect and to serve" .
Our Ranks
- Chief of Police
- Assistant Chief of Police
- Deputy Chief of Police
- Commander
- Captain I/II/III
- Lieutenant I/II
- Sergeant II
- Sergeant I
- Police Officer III+1
- Police Officer III
- Police Officer II
- Police Officer I
Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities
For many Officers, one of the best rewards of working in a department as big as LAPD is the fact that they can do many jobs during the course of their career. It is possible to move from division to division, and to learn new skills on the job.
For many Officers, one of the best rewards of working in a department as big as LAPD is the fact that they can do many jobs during the course of their career. It is possible to move from division to division, and to learn new skills on the job.
Patrol
Patrol
All LAPD Officers start in patrol. While many Officers will choose to remain in patrol, others put in for promotions or for transfer to specialized divisions after a few years in the field. Patrol is primary provider of police services to the community and is considered to be the backbone of the LAPD. LAPD is challenging and rewarding. No day in patrol is ever the same.
All LAPD Officers start in patrol. While many Officers will choose to remain in patrol, others put in for promotions or for transfer to specialized divisions after a few years in the field. Patrol is primary provider of police services to the community and is considered to be the backbone of the LAPD. LAPD is challenging and rewarding. No day in patrol is ever the same.
Patrol officers investigate crimes, make arrests, patrol communities to make them safer, work with the community to solve problems, conduct community meetings, mediate disputes, investigate traffic collisions and provide general police services.
Patrol officers investigate crimes, make arrests, patrol communities to make them safer, work with the community to solve problems, conduct community meetings, mediate disputes, investigate traffic collisions and provide general police services.
Specialized Assignments
Specialized Assignments
There are over 250 different jobs in the LAPD. Some of them, like Traffic Investigator, are done by hundreds of Officers, but there are also specialized jobs, like SWAT, Motorcycle Officers, Divers, Helicopter Pilots, Public Information Officers, K-9 Units, and Bike Officers. Most of these require specialized training, and if you are selected, you are paid to be trained.
There are over 250 different jobs in the LAPD. Some of them, like Traffic Investigator, are done by hundreds of Officers, but there are also specialized jobs, like SWAT, Motorcycle Officers, Divers, Helicopter Pilots, Public Information Officers, K-9 Units, and Bike Officers. Most of these require specialized training, and if you are selected, you are paid to be trained.
Detectives
Detectives
Detectives conduct specialized or generalized follow-up investigative work. Police Officers may apply for Detective after reaching the rank of Police Officer III. Examples of Detective assignments include undercover narcotics, juvenile crimes investigator, family violence, internal affairs, robbery, homicide and traffic accident follow-up.
Detectives conduct specialized or generalized follow-up investigative work. Police Officers may apply for Detective after reaching the rank of Police Officer III. Examples of Detective assignments include undercover narcotics, juvenile crimes investigator, family violence, internal affairs, robbery, homicide and traffic accident follow-up.
Sergeants
Sergeants
The LAPD Sergeant position is gained upon passing 2 months of experience in the department along with completing the Sergeants Exam. Sergeants are expected to be mature, professional, have a good understanding of department policy and procedure, be able to control and lead and most importantly mentor his lower officers. They are assigned as Supervisors to patrol divisions.
The LAPD Sergeant position is gained upon passing 2 months of experience in the department along with completing the Sergeants Exam. Sergeants are expected to be mature, professional, have a good understanding of department policy and procedure, be able to control and lead and most importantly mentor his lower officers. They are assigned as Supervisors to patrol divisions.
Switching Jobs
Switching Jobs
Many Police Officers work several different specialized assignments during the course of their careers. All Officers who have finished their probationary period are eligible to apply for specialized divisions. Although some specialties, like SWAT, are very selective and competitive, and will not take every applicant, there are many different jobs to choose from.
Many Police Officers work several different specialized assignments during the course of their careers. All Officers who have finished their probationary period are eligible to apply for specialized divisions. Although some specialties, like SWAT, are very selective and competitive, and will not take every applicant, there are many different jobs to choose from.
What are you waiting for? Join us now and help our fight in crime. Head over to #new-tickets and open up a department application ticket. See you soon.
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