Join LAPD – A fulfilling career that opens doors
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A FULFILLING CAREER THAT UNLOCKS YOUR POTENTIAL

This is a rewarding opportunity that you can make your own, a calling for the greater good and a profession that creates possibilities for you and your community.
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PROTECT AND REPRESENT YOUR COMMUNITY

LAPD is one of the nation’s most influential police departments. Your perspective can help us become an agency that truly represents those it serves, and your work can help make your community a better place.

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A CAREER THAT ENCOURAGES YOUR GROWTH

LAPD affords officers more specialized opportunities and greater upward mobility. Looking for a work family to call your own? Let our seasoned officers mentor you to become one of LAPD’s finest.
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IT'S MORE THAN YOU EXPECT

Working at LAPD is more than just patrolling and writing reports. Hone your existing talents, use the state-of-the-art law enforcement technology, and learn skills that will expand your personal potential and open career paths.

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SALARY & BENEFITS

Bring your talent, skills and desire to serve the community. We’ll empower you with unrivaled training and advancement opportunities, while you earn a competitive salary and benefits.
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SALARY

ANNUAL PAY INCREASE

LAPD offers competitive pay and gives full-time officers an average raise of $4,400 per year, while in the same position.

ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE

Along with the yearly salary raise, there is an additional 1.5% annual cost of living increase, on average, for LAPD officers. 

GET PAID TO LEARN AT THE ACADEMY

Earn over $70,000 a year while developing your skills at the best police academy in the nation.  

BENEFITS

HOUSING

LAPD supports officers by providing rent assistance up to $24,000 for the first two years of employment to those who qualify.

STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Your Direct-student loans can be forgiven through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

LAPD believes in flexibility and promoting health. That includes plenty of vacation days and paid time off.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Since Los Angeles Police Officers are entrusted with keeping the city safe from crime and corruption, we are looking for upstanding persons that are looking to serve. 

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AGE REQUIREMENT

You must be at least 20 years old to apply and 21 years old by the time you graduate from the academy.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

You will need to have graduated from a US high school, have a G.E.D. or equivalent, or have a CHSPE Certificate.

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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT

Anyone with the legal right to work in the U.S. under federal law can serve as an LAPD police officer. The legal right to work must be obtained prior to acceptance and enrollment in the LAPD Police Academy.

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VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134.

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