Police Specialist (Lateral) 2217

City of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Specialist maintains order, enforces laws and ordinances, and protects life and property. This role involves working with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner, community organizer, problem solver, and information link. Responsibilities include issuing citations, making arrests, preparing reports, and providing information to the public and departmental units.

Requirements

• Possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate at the time of application; or Have standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status; or A Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Meet other standards including those pertaining to vision, physical capability, health conditions, and background applicable to Police Officer.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must complete the entry-level Peace Officer Supplemental Questionnaire at the time of filing.
• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment.
• DMV record must not reflect three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.
• Must currently meet or be able to meet all standards set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST).
• Candidates must comply with all current Department grooming and appearance policies, including those related to tattoos and/or brandings.
• Must attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with CDL status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to their on-line application at the time of filing.
• Must attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile to their on-line application at the time of filing for verification.
• Must successfully complete all required steps, including a qualifying multiple-choice test, a qualifying physical abilities test (PAT), and an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals who possess a California POST certificate and patrol experience will attend a 12-week training program.
• Individuals with a California POST certificate and no patrol experience will attend a 16-week training program.
• Individuals with out-of-state experience as peace officers who were approved by POST for equivalency will attend a 16-week training program.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Annual paid vacations
• Holidays
• Medical and dental plans
• Sick leave
• Retirement system
• Employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed