Lieutenant (FOR INTERNAL OR LAID-OFF EMPLOYEES ONLY)

SALARY DETAILS

$56.65 - $70.18 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

September 17, 2025 - October 2, 2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) was established in August of 1948 to create a safe and tranquil environment for the students, teachers and staff of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The men and women of the LASPD have accepted this duty with an
unyielding commitment that has not wavered for over seven decades. 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://laspd.lausd.org/

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED

You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation.

Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education. 
 
EXPERIENCE:
Six years of full-time experience as a peace officer with a California law enforcement agency certified to participate in the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.), of which three years must have been as a Sergeant with the District. Experience as a Senior Police Officer or Detective is preferable.

SPECIAL:

• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
• An appointee must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Appointment is subject to fingerprinting, a review of criminal record, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• Possession of a Supervisory CA P.O.S.T. Certificate, or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of a CA P.O.S.T. approved course in police management will be required after appointment unless a comparable course has been completed within the preceding three years.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is preferable.
• Qualify quarterly with departmentally approved firearms at a designated police range.
• Subject to rotation in assignment, work shift, and location. 
• Subject to 24-hour call that may include weekends. 

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good visual field and depth, and color and hue perception.
• Hear normal voice-range frequencies.
• Agility, strength, and stamina to make apprehensions and to protect self from attack.

NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education and experience requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree/certificates (i.e., scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree/Supervisory CA P.O.S.T. certificate) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.”

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Lieutenant oversees the daily activities of Police Officers, School Safety Officers, supervisors, and civilian staff assigned to a division or a specialized assignment of the School Police Department to ensure that essential police functions and community-based policing are carried out through the proper deployment of personnel.
 
Typical duties include:

• Promoting the values of the law enforcement profession in equal justice for all under the law.
• Maintaining school police department community-based policing procedures and methods for protecting District property and personnel related to school operations, patrol, and investigations.
• Overseeing division personnel activities, assignment of sworn and non-sworn personnel, and inservice training and staff development programs, including the coordination of training at California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) compliance.
• Liaising with law enforcement agencies, community members, District officials, and school faculty and staff exchange ideas and information to ensure collaborative problem solving and engagement efforts for school safety.
• Responding to the scene of police emergencies and major incidents and may assume command of the police operations.
• Planning, assigning, and reviewing the administrative work submitted by subordinates. 
• Conducting audits of division operations and personnel.
• Reviewing operational procedures and recommending policy changes for the School Police Department.
• Adjudicating complaints from District students, personnel, and the community regarding School Police Department personnel and recommending penalties for sustained allegations of misconduct.
• Chairing an internal School Police Department committee for community-based police operations and efforts.
• Ensuring that notifications are made to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies or major crime incidents and preparing related reports.
• Assuming command of a bureau in the absence of a Deputy Chief of Police.

 
Note: This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. To the extent permitted by law, management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time, as long as such addition or change is reasonably related to existing duties. **To view the complete class description, visit us at Lieutenant - Class Description.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for Lieutenant will have working knowledge of:

• Collaborative problem-solving techniques.
• Community-based policing.
• LAUSD School Climate Bill of Rights and Restorative Justice practices in all schools.
• Growth, development, and problems associated with various stages of youth and adolescence.
• Organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support stakeholder partnerships and proactive problem solving.
• Applicable federal, State, County, City, and District rules, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Criminal investigation and processing procedures, search and seizure, handling of evidence, and due process.
• Sections of the California Welfare and Institutions Code that pertain to juvenile court law.
• Sections of the Education Code that pertain to school-related safety and laws.
• Principles of management, supervision, and leadership.
• Project management and project tracking.

The ideal candidate for Lieutenant will have the ability to:

• Apply collaborative problem-solving techniques with school personnel, law enforcement officers, and the public in order to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in police.
• Deemphasize the paramilitary aspects of the job.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of a division or a specialized assignment.
• Assess situations quickly and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the youth, District personnel, and the community.
• Write accurately and concisely.
• Speak clearly and effectively.
• Effectively identify, address, and resolve workplace disputes, issues, and problems.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employment assessment schedule.

The selection process MAY consist of one or more of the following: a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Written Test, Technical Project, Writing Project, and/or a Technical interview.

Application materials (your candidate profile, resume and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website at https://www.lausdjobs.org.

The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process. Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net.

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at https://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have questions regarding these instructions or the selection process in general, please contact Monica Topete at monica.topete1@lausd.net.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. 

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