Police Officer
Published Date: Sep 6, 2024
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
09/06/2024 - 10/24/2024
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://achieve.lausd.net/laspd
BENEFITS
Training: The department pays for the CA P.O.S.T. accredited academy and upon the first date of hire, employees are paid a monthly salary.
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: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
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 https://bit.ly/3Rf6Xhb
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 legally authorized to work in the United States
- 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for Police Officers will consist of a Scored Preliminary Background Questionnaire, a Written Test, a Writing Project, and an Oral Interview. Those who are successful on all parts will then undergo a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, a Medical examination, and a Psychological evaluation.You are only allowed to take the Written Test and an Oral Interview once every four (4) months. You will automatically be disqualified if you have taken these test parts within the last four (4) months. It is important that you are aware of all the testing dates before you apply for the Police Officer position as we will NOT be giving any special administrations for any of the following tests.
IMPORTANT TEST DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Written Test: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Physical Agility Test: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Writing Project & Oral Interview: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Police Intake/Background: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Disclaimer: the testing schedule may be amended, if necessary.
Check the Los Angeles Unified School Police Department to learn more about the hiring process and for specific Polygraph/Background Investigation requirements: https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/15635 (click on Hiring Process.)
IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL ON THE WRITTEN TEST, PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST, OR WRITING PROJECT & ORAL INTERVIEW, YOU MUST WAIT AT LEAST FOUR (4) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE TEST TO RE-APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
A CANDIDATE WHO IS DISQUALIFIED DURING THE LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BACKGROUND PROCESS, MUST WAIT ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF DISQUALIFICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
TEST EXEMPTIONS
We are now offering Test Exemptions. You may request an exemption if you meet the following requirements:
WRITTEN TEST EXEMPTION OPTION #1
We accept California PELLET B written exam "T-scores" with a "T-score" of 42 or higher, as an exemption to the written test. To receive consideration for exemption from the LAUSD Police Officer written test, attach a valid and legible copy of your T-Score letter to your online application. Per P.O.S.T regulation, the T-Score letter must be issued on Agency Letterhead and must list the type of test, test date and the test result, and the score section breakdown (written, reading and total T-Score). It is the applicant's responsibility to attach proof of the written exam results to your online application. Once the application period has closed, you will be given additional instructions on how to request a test exemption. After your PELLET B T-Score letter has been verified you will receive an email approving the waiver of the written test and you will be invited to the next test part.
WRITTEN TEST EXEMPTION OPTION #2
We accept proof of successful completion of the Regular Basic Course or the Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course OR proof of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. course waiver as an exemption to the written test. To receive consideration for exemption from the LAUSD Police Officer written test, attach a valid and legible copy of your certificate to your online application (it is the applicant's responsibility to attach proof to their “Candidate Profile”). Once the application period has closed, you will be given additional instructions on how to request a test exemption. After your certificate has been verified you will receive an email approving the waiver of the written test and you will be invited to the next test part.
LATERAL CANDIDATES:
Lateral Candidates may request an exemption to the Written Test if they meet the following requirements: Lateral Candidates (who have been employed as a sworn, full-time Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. accredited law enforcement agency within the last three years) AND possess:
- a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. course waiver or
- have obtained a valid California P.O.S.T. re-qualification course completion certificate as described in California P.O.S.T. regulations.
NOTE: Lateral Candidates will complete a Lateral Waiver during the Background Investigation.
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. For assistance with your application Please email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION?
Please call 213-241-3455, weekdays 8:00AM-4:30PM or email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. 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.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. Also, all correspondence related to this employment selection process (invitation & results letters) will be sent through email. For CURRENT LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to your WORK EMAIL account. Please make sure you check your work email for all the correspondence related to this recruitment. For NON-LAUSD employees, including LAID-OFF, and FORMER LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will be sent to the email address you indicated in your candidate profile. Please check your email frequently to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information.
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 scores. 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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