LAPD Events and Hiring Seminars

Effective 11/8/21, Police Officer Candidates attending indoor in-person tests will need to provide proof of Vaccination. 

Types of Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (White Card) - front and back
  • California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Digital Vaccination Record

People who were vaccinated in California can get a free digital COVID-19 Vaccination Record at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov 

Vaccination Mandate within City facilities.  Patrons entering a City facility must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours.

LAPD Hiring Workshop & Testing Seminar 

Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8:00am 

Ahmanson Recruit Training Center

5651 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045

 

Candidate Check - In from 7am - 8am

Multiple Choice Test at 8:00am & PFQ at 11:30am

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/2h4ghMJgwKp95E2C6

 

Regularly Scheduled LAPD In-Person Community Tests

Testing is offered at a first come first serve basis.


Van Nuys Area Testing Location:
Every Tuesday at 7pm

Marvin Braude Building

6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Street parking available.

 

Los Angeles Area Testing Location:
Every Saturday at 7:30am

Every Other Thursday: To find the next test at this location, click here: https://mypd.joinlapd.com/Recruitment_Cal/

Medical Service Division

520 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Street parking is available at MSD. 

MC Test is available online & in person

OPTION 1 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE TEST ONLINE

Before you can be scheduled for the on-line test, you must complete both of the following steps. After you have completed these two steps, you will receive a unique test code for the online Multiple-Choice Test within one week.
 

  1. Complete a Police Officer application on https://mypd.joinlapd.com/, if you have not done so already.

  2. Create a profile and submit an application on the Personnel Website by clicking the “Apply” icon at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/jobs/2787064/police-officer-2214?keywords=police%20officer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Please note that this is a second application that must completed to enable on-line testing. The remaining test parts in the Police Officer selection process will be scheduled and/or administered on the mypd.joinlpad.com website.

OPTION 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE IN-PERSON TEST

In-Person testing, candidates can view In-Person testing locations and dates here: https://mypd.joinlapd.com/Recruitment_Cal/

LAPD candidates are required to wear Business Attire during all test parts and meetings with Recruitment and Employment Division unless otherwise instructed.

PFQ is back! 

Please note that PFQ's are by appointment only.

The Physical Fitness Qualifier (PFQ) takes place during the first 7 calendar days of each month. Please self-schedule on your myPD candidate portal or contact a Recruitment Officer at 213-473-3450 for scheduling assistance.  Candidate Advancement Program registration is unavailable during the first 7 calendar days of each month, as it is reserved for PFQ appointments.  Candidates are encouraged to take the PFQ every month to see improvement and work on building a better score.

CAP (Candidate Advancement Program)

In order to receive credit for attending CAP, candidates are required to register on the myPD portal, link below. 

Candidates need to schedule CAP attendance via their portal under CAP calendar: https://mypd.joinlapd.com/CAP_EVENTS_PREP/

 

FREE OF CHARGE. Participants must have PASSED the LAPD MC test.

 

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Saturdays 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Ahmanson Recruit Training Center

5651 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045

 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

LAPD Academy at Elysian Park

1880 N. Academy Road (near Dodger Stadium), Los Angeles, CA 90012
 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Devonshire Police station

10250 Etiwanda Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
Phone: (818) 832-0633

 

New CAP Location

Saturdays 7:30am - 10:30am
Mt. San Antonio College 

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
Cross streets W. Temple Ave & Bonita Dr. 
CAP candidates are to park and meet in LOT A at 730AM. 

Map for CAP

Women's CAP is back!

It will be offered on the third Saturday of every month from 7:30 am - 10:30 am.  
Pre-Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lapd-recruitment-14808486836

WOMEN'S CAP WILL BE OPEN TO ALL WOMEN INTERESTED OVER THE AGE OF 20 1/2. You do not have to be an LAPD candidate.

 

Oral Prep

Oral Prep Seminar, Wednesdays at 10 am
Pre-Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oral-prep-seminar-tickets-149787359023, to receive the Zoom link in your email.
Attendance is limited to 25, pre-register asap to ensure a spot!