AIRPORT POLICE SPECIALIST (LATERAL)

Summary

AIRPORT POLICE SPECIALIST (LATERAL) 3236Salary$87,257.00 - $120,832.00 AnnuallyLocationCITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAJob TypeFULL-TIMEJob Number3236 O 2026/06/26DepartmentAirportsClosing DateContinuousDescriptionDUTIES$87,257 - $120,832. Salary to be determined prior to appointment.NOTE:Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.DUTIESAs a sworn member of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Airport Police Division, an Airport Police Specialist is responsible for enforcement of activities on Airport property including, but not limited to enforcement of State and Federal laws, City of Los Angeles ordinances, security, traffic, aviation and safety rules and regulations. Incumbents in this class make arrests, apprehend and/or assist other law enforcement agencies with apprehending law violators; issue parking and/or traffic citations; respond to radio calls for police assistance at various screening stations and other locations within the airport jurisdictions.Requirements / Minimum QualificationsPossess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate at the time of application; or, have standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status; or, a Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Testing;Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; andLegally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Process NotesIn addition to the regular City application, all applicants MUST complete the entry-level Peace Officer Supplemental Questionnaire at the time of filing. The entry-level Peace Officer Supplemental Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed.Applicants MUST review the corresponding "Essential Duties and Work Conditions for Entry-level Peace Officers" for critical, detailed information about the entry-level Peace Officer position duties and work conditions. The document is available on-line at a condition of employment, 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 or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.Candidates MUST currently meet or be able to meet all standards set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST) to be considered for the position of Airport Police Specialist.Any history of illegal drug use may be evaluated during the background investigation and can result in disqualification depending on the type of substance, frequency, and recency of use. Ongoing compliance with the City's drug and alcohol policies is required as a condition of employment.Because this class has been designated as Safety Sensitive in accordance with City Policy, a drug and alcohol screening test shall be required prior to appointment and during employment.Applicants will be disqualified from the Airport Police Specialist examination if any of the following events apply: (1) they have been decertified by the California POST Commission by a revocation or voluntary surrender of their certification; (2) they are ineligible to serve as a peace officer pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 1029 ( or (3) they fail to requalify for POST certification or obtain a valid waiver at the time of submission of their employment application for the position of Airport Police Specialist. ( must comply with all current Department grooming and appearance policies, including, but not limited to policies related to tattoos and/or brandings, as outlined in the LAPD Manual Section 605 (Download PDF reader), Airport Police Manual Chapter 6, and LA Port Police Policy Manual Section 1044.Candidates completing the selection process are required to provide proof of qualifying documentation. Applicants must attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants must attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training AFTER submitting the application. Applicants who fail to attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.To be considered for the Airport Police Specialist position, all applicants must attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section for verification. Applicants must attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile AFTER submitting the application. Applicants who fail to attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

AIRPORT POLICE SPECIALIST (LATERAL) 3236Salary$87,257.00 - $120,832.00 AnnuallyLocationCITY OF LOS ANGELES, CAJob TypeFULL-TIMEJob Number3236 O 2026/06/26DepartmentAirportsClosing DateContinuousDescriptionDUTIES$87,257 - $120,832. Salary to be determined prior to appointment.NOTE:Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.DUTIESAs a sworn member of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Airport Police Division, an Airport Police Specialist is responsible for enforcement of activities on Airport property including, but not limited to enforcement of State and Federal laws, City of Los Angeles ordinances, security, traffic, aviation and safety rules and regulations. Incumbents in this class make arrests, apprehend and/or assist other law enforcement agencies with apprehending law violators; issue parking and/or traffic citations; respond to radio calls for police assistance at various screening stations and other locations within the airport jurisdictions.Requirements / Minimum QualificationsPossess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate at the time of application; or, have standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status; or, a Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Testing;Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment; andLegally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.Process NotesIn addition to the regular City application, all applicants MUST complete the entry-level Peace Officer Supplemental Questionnaire at the time of filing. The entry-level Peace Officer Supplemental Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination, and their application will not be processed.Applicants MUST review the corresponding "Essential Duties and Work Conditions for Entry-level Peace Officers" for critical, detailed information about the entry-level Peace Officer position duties and work conditions. The document is available on-line at a condition of employment, 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 or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.Candidates MUST currently meet or be able to meet all standards set forth by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST) to be considered for the position of Airport Police Specialist.Any history of illegal drug use may be evaluated during the background investigation and can result in disqualification depending on the type of substance, frequency, and recency of use. Ongoing compliance with the City's drug and alcohol policies is required as a condition of employment.Because this class has been designated as Safety Sensitive in accordance with City Policy, a drug and alcohol screening test shall be required prior to appointment and during employment.Applicants will be disqualified from the Airport Police Specialist examination if any of the following events apply: (1) they have been decertified by the California POST Commission by a revocation or voluntary surrender of their certification; (2) they are ineligible to serve as a peace officer pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 1029 ( or (3) they fail to requalify for POST certification or obtain a valid waiver at the time of submission of their employment application for the position of Airport Police Specialist. ( must comply with all current Department grooming and appearance policies, including, but not limited to policies related to tattoos and/or brandings, as outlined in the LAPD Manual Section 605 (Download PDF reader), Airport Police Manual Chapter 6, and LA Port Police Policy Manual Section 1044.Candidates completing the selection process are required to provide proof of qualifying documentation. Applicants must attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants must attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training AFTER submitting the application. Applicants who fail to attach a copy of their current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certificate, a copy of their proof of standing as an LAPD Line Reserve Officer with Certified Designated level 1 (CDL) status, or a copy of their Basic Course Waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.To be considered for the Airport Police Specialist position, all applicants must attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section for verification. Applicants must attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile BEFORE finalizing and submitting the application. Applicants WILL NOT be able to attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile AFTER submitting the application. Applicants who fail to attach a copy of their current, official CA POST Profile at the time of filing WILL NOT be considered further in this examination and their applications WILL NOT be processed.#J-18808-Ljbffr