Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire and must possess a valid California driver's license. The above information must be indicated in the appropriate boxes of the City application form. Candidates will be fingerprinted and subjected to an investigation of criminal, personal, military, employment, and driving history to determine if candidates are dependable and responsible and have demonstrated mature judgment. This test consists of several personality and life history questionnaires. After service in the Temporary Training Position, employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Special Officer and will begin a six-month probationary period in the Department of Airports, Harbor Department, or Department of General Services.
Officers are subject to work rotating shifts and changing days off.
All Special Officers employed in the Harbor Department must also successfully complete a qualifying swimming test and are required to complete and pass yearly medical examinations. To meet the POST requirements, the Department of Airports, Harbor Department, and Department of General Services may use one of several local police academies, including the Los Angeles Police Academy, Los Angeles Sheriff's Academy, or the Rio Hondo Police Academy, depending on availability at the time of appointment. The appointing Department will arrange for attendance at the respective academies. The Police Academy attendance requirement MAY be waived for employees who have a current Basic Certificate issued by POST, or who have completed a POST basic police recruit school within two years of appointment. There is no advantage to filing on the first day.