In preparation for a career in law enforcement, an Associate Community Officer is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of law enforcement support duties under general supervision and performs related work as required. During the performance of job duties, Associate Community Officers may be rotated to varying assignments. It is expected that Associate Community Officers will be prepared to join the Police Department as Police Officers after time in this class.
 

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; and Current enrollment in or graduation from the Police Orientation and Preparation Program (POPP) and a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division; or Graduation from a Police Academy Magnet School Program (PAMS) within the last two years and a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division; or Current participation in the LAPD Cadet Program and a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division; or Current enrollment in a College/University and a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division; or Six months of experience as a volunteer or intern with the LAPD and a digital invitation from LAPD Personnel Division; or Current participation in a Community Based Organization (public or private nonprofit organization providing services to underserved communities with the Los Angeles area) and a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division.