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Los Angeles Police Department

Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.

Information last reviewed . Hiring status: not verified.

What we have researched

Published Police Officer I/II range; confirm classification
$93,730–$127,660/year

Undated range; the source lists more than one starting figure · Reviewed 2026-10-20. Base pay is not total compensation.

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Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-20. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.

Lateral entry

Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.

Recruiting contact

Recruiting mentor line

213-473-3450

Hiring outline

  1. Application, multiple-choice test and PAT are listed in the official hiring outline.
  2. Department interview, personal-history statement, polygraph, field investigation and medical/psychological evaluations are also required.

Physical testing

Use LAPD's linked PAT instructions and testing calendar.

Benefits

The source describes health/dental plans, leave, pension and deferred compensation; confirm assignment and eligibility terms.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

The page lists differing starting figures. Academy-stage pay is not separately established here, so these figures are excluded from recruit-rate sorting.

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Sources and review dates by topic

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  • Minimum requirements: Separate source check not recorded
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Official recruiting resources

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Frequently asked questions

What salary information is available for Los Angeles Police Department?

Published Police Officer I/II range; confirm classification: $93,730–$127,660/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.

What hiring process does Los Angeles Police Department describe?

Application, multiple-choice test and PAT are listed in the official hiring outline. Department interview, personal-history statement, polygraph, field investigation and medical/psychological evaluations are also required.

What physical testing information is available for Los Angeles Police Department?

Use LAPD's linked PAT instructions and testing calendar.

What benefits information is available for Los Angeles Police Department?

The source describes health/dental plans, leave, pension and deferred compensation; confirm assignment and eligibility terms.

Is Los Angeles Police Department hiring now?

Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.

When was this Los Angeles Police Department research reviewed?

This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.

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