Senior Police Officer (FOR INTERNAL OR LAID-OFF EMPLOYEES ONLY)

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

August 26, 2025 - September 11, 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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BENEFITS

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: 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.

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/

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Senior Police Officer performs journey-level police work while engaged in community-based policing, collaborative problem solving, the maintenance of law and order at District facilities, and oversees Police Officer Trainees during the FTO program.

Typical duties include:

• Assisting a supervisor by participating in community-based policing, collaborative problem solving, FTO training, completing Daily Observation Reports for probationary Police Officers.
• Maintaining law and order at District facilities; contacting and cooperating with local law-enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and investigation of criminal acts; conducting a thorough analysis of problems to identify root causes of crime and applying problem-solving principles.
• Collecting and recording physical and oral evidence of crimes; locating and interviewing witnesses; maintaining positive relations with community members; attending and participating in hearings and trials of suspects; and preparing written reports about crimes against District property and offenses against District personnel or students.
• Assisting in planning and executing special surveillance activities.
• Assisting in research projects concerning law enforcement activities.
• Training new Police Officers and provides work direction.

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 Senior Police Officer - Class Description.

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 high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency. The completion of college-level courses is preferable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of full-time experience as a Police Officer after completion of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) certified field training program.

SPECIAL:

• 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 conviction records, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• An appointee must have successfully completed a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) accredited academy.
• Possession of a Basic CA P.O.S.T. Certificate.
• 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.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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/highest P.O.S.T. certificate attained) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.”

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for Senior Police Officer will have working knowledge of:

• Collaborative problem solving-techniques
• Community-based policing
• Relationship building as an essential part to building a successful school community
• 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
• Sections of the Education Code that pertain to school related safety and laws
• Sections of the California Welfare and Institutions Code that pertain to juvenile court law
• Geographical layout of the District
• Local law-enforcement, service, and emergency agencies
• Threat assessment processes
• Security measures and devices
• School Police Department alarm systems
• Effective teaching techniques

The ideal candidate for Senior Police Officer 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
• Keep complete and accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
• Think clearly and logically, use good judgment, and make quick and appropriate decisions in emergency situations
• Operate two-way radio equipment and enunciate clearly when broadcasting
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• 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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