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REGISTRATION: First you have to register at the LAXPD website.

PRELIMINARY FORMS: There are two preliminary forms that each applicant must complete. The first is the Preliminary Background Application (PBA) and the second is the Jop Preview Questionnaire (JPQ). Both may be completed online at www.lacity.org/per/psb/other_ap_expedited.htm. Once an applicant has submitted the PBA and JPQ, passing the initial screening process, a testing date may be scheduled. The third form, the Personal History Form (PHF), may be downloaded as a pdf, then the applicant must complete the form and bring it with him/her to the testing location.

TESTING: Testing is offered on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm excluding holidays. The testing location is 6150 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045

We will not be testing for the Airport Police Officer exam on the following dates:

11/11/2009
11/25/2009
12/23/2009

POLYGRAPH: Sucessful candidates will be scheduled for a polygraph test. Once the applicant has passed the polygraph test, they will be scheduled for an oral interview.

ORAL INTERVIEW: Candidates will be interviewed by a 3 member panel comprised of an Interview Specialilst and 2 law enforcement supervisors.
Doing well on your Oral Interview (PDF)

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: LAXPD will conduct an extensive background investigation on each candidate while extending an invitation to each candidate who thus far qualifies to participate in LAXPD Training. This process takes approximately 6 weeks.

MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS: While continuing with background investigations and the overall review process for each qualified candidate, the LAXPD will start to schedule medical and psychological evaluations. This process takes approximately 2 weeks.

FINAL JOB OFFERS: LAXPD will extend final job offers to those candidates who qualify at each and every step of the selection process. If a candidate does not receive a conditional job offer the first time, their candidacy is reviewed, and they will remain under consideration for future hiring.