City of Los Angeles
AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER 3225 (Revised 08/06/25)
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
ANNUAL SALARY
$87,257- $120,832 Salary range applies to Airport Police Officer I & II. The current starting salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES
An Airport Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at Los Angeles World Airports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; and does related work. At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. PROCESS NOTE
A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED
by completing the Public Safety On-line application, available at the address provided by the hiring department. NOTE
If you should apply for an entry-level, sworn public safety examination with test part(s) deemed by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department to be the same as this examination, the test scores, test dates, test re-take allowances, and test expiration dates you receive in the common test part will be applied to the other examination. Those who wish to apply for more than one public safety classification may indicate this at the written test or during the selection process by calling (213) 473-9060. EXAMINATION WEIGHT
Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test
- Qualifying Personal History Statement
- Qualifying Interview
- Qualifying with a total weight of 100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, a qualifying Personal History Statement, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. Your passing score does not expire. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered online. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. FAQs for online testing are available. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement and will include fingerprinting and a background interview. The investigation also includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your field investigation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. The processing guidelines for the polygraph examination may be revised periodically. All candidates will be processed according to the current guidelines, not the guidelines which were in place when they applied. Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER
In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to your medical evaluation. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Workout Program and retake the PFQ. The Candidate Workout Program will also help with the transition to academy life. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding the Candidate Workout Program can be found online. MEDICAL EVALUATION
Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work. A cardiac stress test may be required. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City’s medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. The evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months; written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City’s psychological staff. HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION
You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Airports Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION
Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and with glasses you must have corrected vision to 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least one month and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye when tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. Candidates must be able to name colors accurately and quickly and be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform duties. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING
Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
Before you can be hired as an Airport Police Officer, you must successfully complete all required steps. ACADEMY TRAINING
You will be required to attend a six-month, 40-hour per week training and orientation program, during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS
Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Airport Police Officer and will begin an eighteen-month probationary period, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program including a basic police recruit school approved by POST; a Field Training Program; and any other training required by law or the Department. JOB BENEFITS
Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES
1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations. To request an accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained online. 3. Applications accepted are subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 4. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 5. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Airport Police Officer examination if you meet certain conditions. If you wish to waive the test, contact the Personnel Department. 6. You may take the Airport Police Officer examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken any test parts listed and failed or did not appear within the last 12 months, you may not file at this time. 7. Candidates with existing disqualifications must resolve them before reapplying. If you need additional information, you may go to the Los Angeles Police Department recruitment site, call the listed numbers, or visit the Public Safety Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Note: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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$87,257- $120,832 Salary range applies to Airport Police Officer I & II. The current starting salary is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. DUTIES
An Airport Police Officer is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm who enforces federal and state regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments, arrest, and report writing at Los Angeles World Airports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; and does related work. At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age by police academy graduation. Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two or four year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirements. Documentation demonstrating that the institution is accredited must be submitted prior to taking the written test. Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. PROCESS NOTE
A valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED
by completing the Public Safety On-line application, available at the address provided by the hiring department. NOTE
If you should apply for an entry-level, sworn public safety examination with test part(s) deemed by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department to be the same as this examination, the test scores, test dates, test re-take allowances, and test expiration dates you receive in the common test part will be applied to the other examination. Those who wish to apply for more than one public safety classification may indicate this at the written test or during the selection process by calling (213) 473-9060. EXAMINATION WEIGHT
Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test
- Qualifying Personal History Statement
- Qualifying Interview
- Qualifying with a total weight of 100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, a qualifying Personal History Statement, and an interview. The qualifying multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. Your passing score does not expire. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered online. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. FAQs for online testing are available. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement and will include fingerprinting and a background interview. The investigation also includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your field investigation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. The processing guidelines for the polygraph examination may be revised periodically. All candidates will be processed according to the current guidelines, not the guidelines which were in place when they applied. Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. Note: Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence from carrying a firearm. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER
In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy, you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ). Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You must complete the PFQ at least once prior to your medical evaluation. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. If you score less than 50 on the PFQ, you are strongly encouraged to attend the Candidate Workout Program and retake the PFQ. The Candidate Workout Program will also help with the transition to academy life. If you currently live more than 150 miles away from the Los Angeles area, contact your mentor to arrange a PFQ while you are in town completing other test parts. Information regarding the Candidate Workout Program can be found online. MEDICAL EVALUATION
Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work. A cardiac stress test may be required. Medical examination results are valid for up to 12 months, at the discretion of the City’s medical staff. Part of the medical evaluation includes a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION by a City psychologist. The evaluation consists of written tests and an individual oral interview. The results of the oral psychological evaluation are valid for 12 months; written psychological tests are valid for up to 24 months, at the discretion of the City’s psychological staff. HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION
You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Airports Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION
Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40 and with glasses you must have corrected vision to 20/30 in each eye. If soft contact lenses are worn, they must have been worn for at least one month and vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye when tested wearing the contact lenses and there is no uncorrected distant vision requirement. If a LASIK procedure was performed, vision must be at least 20/30 in each eye. Candidates must be able to name colors accurately and quickly and be free from other visual impairments that would restrict the ability to perform duties. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING
Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
Before you can be hired as an Airport Police Officer, you must successfully complete all required steps. ACADEMY TRAINING
You will be required to attend a six-month, 40-hour per week training and orientation program, during which you will receive full pay. ASSIGNMENTS
Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Airport Police Officer and will begin an eighteen-month probationary period, during which time employees must successfully complete a comprehensive training program including a basic police recruit school approved by POST; a Field Training Program; and any other training required by law or the Department. JOB BENEFITS
Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES
1. This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. 2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodations. To request an accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained online. 3. Applications accepted are subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. 4. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. This score will be based on each candidate's performance on the interview. 5. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Airport Police Officer examination if you meet certain conditions. If you wish to waive the test, contact the Personnel Department. 6. You may take the Airport Police Officer examination only once every 12 months under this bulletin. If you have taken any test parts listed and failed or did not appear within the last 12 months, you may not file at this time. 7. Candidates with existing disqualifications must resolve them before reapplying. If you need additional information, you may go to the Los Angeles Police Department recruitment site, call the listed numbers, or visit the Public Safety Division, 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Note: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS. The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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