ACO

ASSOCIATE COMMUNITY OFFICER
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Job Description:

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.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $34,890 - $51,030*
*Salaries are for full-time positions.
Intermittent positions hourly rate: $16.71
For more information contact Personnel DepartmentANGELA.CHEUNG@LACITY.ORG

Challenging and  Rewarding

It is expected that Associate Community Officers will be prepared to join the Police Department as Police Officers after time in this class.

Minimum Requirements:

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.

  • Must be 18 Years of Age. You may apply at 17 as long as you turn 18 by the time of appointment.
  • U.S. Citizen or must be a permanent resident.
  • Be a participant from at least one of the following LAPD youth programs;
  1. Police Orientation and Preparation Program (POPP). Current participant or graduated within the last 12 months.
  2. Police Academy Magnet School Program. A graduate within the last 2 years.
  3. LAPD CADET Program. Current participant or past participant within 2 years; OR
  • Current enrollment in a College/University; OR
  • Current participation in a Community Based Organization (public or private nonprofit organization providing services to under served communities within the Los Angeles area); OR
  • Six months experience as a volunteer or intern with the LAPD and
  • Must have a digital invitation from the LAPD Personnel Division.

About ACOP

ACOP is a program that was designed in 2017 to employ young adults (ages 17 ½ - 20 years old) who have proven to be outstanding participants in LAPD’s youth programs and have expressed the desire and commitment to join LAPD as a sworn officer.  This program was created to resemble a fellowship in order to provide future sworn officers with an enriching experience and connect them to the culture of the LAPD while providing them with mental and physical education, mentorship, and a prestigious paid work opportunity. The program offers short-term employment (less than five years) to bridge the gap between young adults and when they are legally eligible to apply for the department.

This year we have restored the program to include experienced volunteers and interns with the LAPD and community-based organizations (public and private nonprofit organizations providing services to underserved communities within the Los Angeles area.)   We are asking for your support and assistance with recruiting new ACOs and identifying diverse organizations to represent the community we serve.

To get started contact:
Officer Herrera
213-473-3486 or e-mail:
40599@lapd.online