City of Los Angeles
PORT POLICE SPECIALIST (LATERAL) 3238 (Revised 7/2/24)
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
ANNUAL SALARY
$87,257 to $120,832 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. DUTIES
A Port Police Specialist is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm; enforces federal and state laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, and bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments at the Port of Los Angeles; makes arrests and prepares written reports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work. REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possess 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 Training. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
and Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. A valid California driver’s license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). PROCESS NOTES
A Port Police Specialist will receive a condensed version of the classroom and physical training provided for Port Police recruits. A Port Police Specialist, upon successful completion of an 18-month probation period, will receive a Charter Section 1014 Special Assignment to the class of Port Police Officer. WHERE TO APPLY
THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by faxing a letter stating your desire to apply for Port Police Specialist. The letter must include your name, social security number, telephone number(s) where you can be contacted, address, the California law enforcement agency with which you are employed, and the length of time you have been employed by the agency. You must fax a copy of your current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, verification of your standing as an LAPD Line Reserve with CDL 1 status, or a copy of your Basic Course Waiver. These documents should be faxed to (213) 473-5479, attention of the Port Police Specialist Analyst. After your qualifications have been verified, you will be contacted to schedule the necessary steps. SELECTION PROCESS
MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST:
The multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. You may take the multiple-choice test once every 60 days. Your passing score does not expire. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and a background interview. The investigation includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your medical evaluation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. INTERVIEW:
You will be interviewed to determine your qualifications for this position. Passing the interview requires a score of 70% or higher. The score you receive will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER:
In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy,
you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ).
Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You
must
complete the PFQ
at least once
prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. MEDICAL EVALUATION:
Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Port Police Specialist. A cardiac stress test may be required. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT:
Before you can be hired as a Port Police Specialist, you must successfully complete steps 1 through 5 above. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION:
You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION:
Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40
and
wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye. BACKGROUND:
Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING:
Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. ACADEMY TRAINING:
You will be required to attend an abbreviated training and orientation program. The training will last 12 weeks for individuals who possess a California POST certificate and patrol experience, 16 weeks for individuals with a California POST certificate and no patrol experience, and 16 weeks for individuals with out-of-state experience as peace officers who were approved by POST for equivalency. ASSIGNMENTS:
Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Port Police Specialist and will begin an 18-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, a Port Police Specialist will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of Port Police Officer. JOB BENEFITS:
Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you have passed the multiple-choice test for the Associate Community Officer exam for the City of Los Angeles on or after November 5, 2021; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or you have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you need additional information, you may go to
http://per.lacity.org/psb_Safety.htm , call (213) 473-9060, or visit the Public Safety Bureau’s Recruitment and Selection Division at 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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$87,257 to $120,832 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. DUTIES
A Port Police Specialist is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm; enforces federal and state laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, and security, traffic, and safety rules and regulations; engages in law enforcement activities, including uniformed foot, vehicle, boat, and bicycle patrol and plainclothes assignments at the Port of Los Angeles; makes arrests and prepares written reports; provides information to the public regarding locations and operations of the Department; engages in hazardous materials enforcement; and does related work. REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possess 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 Training. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
and Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. A valid California driver’s license is required. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). PROCESS NOTES
A Port Police Specialist will receive a condensed version of the classroom and physical training provided for Port Police recruits. A Port Police Specialist, upon successful completion of an 18-month probation period, will receive a Charter Section 1014 Special Assignment to the class of Port Police Officer. WHERE TO APPLY
THE SELECTION PROCESS IS STARTED by faxing a letter stating your desire to apply for Port Police Specialist. The letter must include your name, social security number, telephone number(s) where you can be contacted, address, the California law enforcement agency with which you are employed, and the length of time you have been employed by the agency. You must fax a copy of your current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate, verification of your standing as an LAPD Line Reserve with CDL 1 status, or a copy of your Basic Course Waiver. These documents should be faxed to (213) 473-5479, attention of the Port Police Specialist Analyst. After your qualifications have been verified, you will be contacted to schedule the necessary steps. SELECTION PROCESS
MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST:
The multiple-choice test will evaluate factors including spelling, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and clarity. You may take the multiple-choice test once every 60 days. Your passing score does not expire. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
The investigation begins with completion of a Personal History Statement, which requires compilation of extensive biographical information, fingerprinting, and a background interview. The investigation includes checks of employment, police, financial, education, and military records and interviews with family members, neighbors, supervisors, co-workers, and friends. Findings are valid for 12 months. A polygraph examination will be conducted prior to your medical evaluation to confirm information obtained during the selection process. INTERVIEW:
You will be interviewed to determine your qualifications for this position. Passing the interview requires a score of 70% or higher. The score you receive will determine your rank on the eligible list. Your passing score will expire after 2 years. PHYSICAL FITNESS QUALIFIER:
In order to better prepare for the exam and the physical demands of the academy,
you are required to complete the Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ).
Your score on the PFQ is advisory. You
must
complete the PFQ
at least once
prior to appointment. You are welcome to retake the PFQ as many times as you like, and the score is valid for 12 months. MEDICAL EVALUATION:
Consists of a thorough evaluation by a City physician. It is essential that you be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely perform the work of a Port Police Specialist. A cardiac stress test may be required. CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT:
Before you can be hired as a Port Police Specialist, you must successfully complete steps 1 through 5 above. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
HEALTH/PHYSICAL CONDITION:
You must be in excellent health, with no conditions that would restrict your ability to safely complete Academy training and perform police work for the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Your weight (body fat content) must be appropriate for height and build and you should be in excellent physical condition. VISION:
Your uncorrected distance vision must not exceed 20/70 in either eye and the best eye must be at least 20/40
and
wearing eyeglasses you must have corrected vision to at least 20/30 in each eye. BACKGROUND:
Any conviction by a state, the federal government, or a foreign government of a crime, the punishment for which would have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or the state prison (felony) will result in a disqualification. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING:
Because this class has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City Policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment. ACADEMY TRAINING:
You will be required to attend an abbreviated training and orientation program. The training will last 12 weeks for individuals who possess a California POST certificate and patrol experience, 16 weeks for individuals with a California POST certificate and no patrol experience, and 16 weeks for individuals with out-of-state experience as peace officers who were approved by POST for equivalency. ASSIGNMENTS:
Employees will receive regular appointments to the class of Port Police Specialist and will begin an 18-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the 18-month probationary period, a Port Police Specialist will receive a Charter Section 1014 transfer to the class of Port Police Officer. JOB BENEFITS:
Among the excellent benefits provided are annual paid vacations, holidays, medical and dental plans, sick leave, and a retirement system. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study and, as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may waive the Multiple-Choice Test for this Police Officer examination if you satisfy any of the following conditions: you have passed the multiple-choice test for the Associate Community Officer exam for the City of Los Angeles on or after November 5, 2021; you have successfully completed the California POST Regular Basic Course; you possess a current Basic Course Waiver; you have received a passing score on the FrontLine National Law Enforcement Examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) based on the criteria set by the City of Los Angeles; or you have taken the California P.O.S.T. Pellet-B test and earned an overall T-score of 42 or higher. If you need additional information, you may go to
http://per.lacity.org/psb_Safety.htm , call (213) 473-9060, or visit the Public Safety Bureau’s Recruitment and Selection Division at 700 East Temple Street, Room 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment date. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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