POLICE OFFICER (Revised 07/31/26)

Summary

Police Officer

As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Officer 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; and does related work.

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Check www.JoinLAPD.com for details.

Duties include maintaining order, enforcing laws and ordinances, and protecting life and property; working with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner, community organizer, problem solver and information link; issuing citations, making arrests, preparing reports, and providing information to the public and departmental units; and doing related work.

Job Description

Police Officer

As a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department, a Police Officer 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; and does related work.

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. Check www.JoinLAPD.com for details.

Duties include maintaining order, enforcing laws and ordinances, and protecting life and property; working with neighborhood associations and community members as a planner, community organizer, problem solver and information link; issuing citations, making arrests, preparing reports, and providing information to the public and departmental units; and doing related work.