Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
Open Job Opportunity: Police Officer
SALARY DETAILS
$37.28 – $46.39 Hourly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
03/20/2025 – 05/19/2025
About the Job:
The LASPD provides police services to the second largest school district in the nation. The department has operational jurisdiction of 710 square miles, 24 hours a day. The members of this vital department are responsible for the safety of all students and staff of this district.
PLEASE NOTE: As a candidate you must go through a comprehensive background investigation and polygraph examination followed by a medical and psychological evaluation. Please read this complete Job Bulletin before you apply for the position. For more information about the Los Angeles School Police Department, please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/laspd
Job Description:
A Police Officer patrols or is assigned to District schools, offices, and other property; apprehends suspects; investigates crimes; and makes recommendations for the disposition of criminal and related matters involving the security of District facilities, personnel, or students.
The typical duties of a Police Officer are as follows:
- Patrolling or is assigned to, stakeouts, and responds to intrusion alarm reports at District schools, offices and other facilities.
- Maintaining law and order at District facilities, including prevention and control of incidents of violence directed against District facilities, personnel, or students.
- Enforcing violations of California vehicle codes and penal codes, and all other violations of city, county, State, and federal law and statutes as necessary.
- Contacting and cooperating with local law-enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and investigation of antisocial or illegal activities by persons or groups directed against District facilities, personnel, or students.
- Apprehending and interrogating those suspected of committing or attempting to commit crimes affecting district facilities personnel, or students.
- Investigating crimes affecting District facilities, personnel, and students.
Ideal Candidate:
The Ideal Candidate for this job will be able to read, comprehend and interpret written materials and possess exceptional listening skills. They must have the ability to work in emergency situations and handle stressful events well. We are looking for a candidate that makes sound judgments and decisions and thinks clearly and logically. They must be able to maintain complete and accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct police reports. This candidate must handle situations with a high degree of professionalism and integrity and be prepared to meet the physical demands of police work.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
Experience: None
Special Physical Requirements:
- Visual field and depth, color, and hue perception
- Hear normal voice-range frequencies
- Agility and strength to make apprehensions and to protect self from attack
Special Notes:
- A valid California Driver License and the use of an automobile will be required at the time of appointment. Business mileage will be reimbursed.
- All appointees must be citizens of the United States or permanent resident aliens who are eligible for and have applied for citizenship.
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish is preferable.
- Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of conviction record, and a comprehensive background investigation.
- All appointees must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- All appointees must successfully complete a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T) accredited academy
- All employees must qualify, periodically, with a departmentally approved firearm at a specified police or sheriff’s range.
Benefits:
- Training: Department pays for the CA P.O.S.T. accredited academy and upon the first date of hire, employee is paid a monthly salary.
- Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Retirement: CALPers Safety Members Retirement 2.7% at 57 formula Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
- Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
**All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered**visit www.lausdjobs.org for more information and to apply!