- Minimum 20 ½ years of age, no age maximum
- Valid CA Class “C” Driver’s License (Out-of-state applicants can use a valid license from their home state while applying, but will need a valid California Class C license at the time of hire)
- U.S. High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required. A two-year or a four-year college degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign institution may be substituted for the high school requirement.
- The City of Los Angeles requires that a Police Officer candidate be legally authorized to work in the United States. Click here for acceptable documents.
- No felony convictions