AIRPORT POLICE SERGEANT 3226

ANNUAL SALARY

$118,869 to $164,597

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

An Airport Police Sergeant is a sworn peace officer, authorized to carry a firearm and make arrests with or without a warrant. Airport Police Sergeants plan, supervise, direct, control and assist Airport Police Officers in the enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, City of Los Angeles ordinances, Airport Security Program requirements, and airport rules and regulations at any of the Los Angeles World Airports’ facilities.

REQUIREMENT/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Four years of full-time paid experience as a peace officer for a public, nonmilitary law enforcement agency, with at least two of those years as an Airport Police Officer or an Airport Safety Officer with Los Angeles World Airports, performing law enforcement, person and property protection, safety, and criminal deterrence activities at a Los Angeles World Airports facility.

PROCESS NOTES

• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.

WHERE TO APPLY

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations.

NOTE

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weights: Multiple-Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying

Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Advisory

Interview: (including City Application, Advisory Essay, and Personnel Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test, an advisory essay and a weighted interview. Candidates must receive a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test and complete the advisory essay to continue in the examination.

In the qualifying multiple-choice test, candidates may be examined for knowledge of the following competencies: supervision and job knowledge which may include: laws, regulations, and policies governing Airport Police Officers and the aviation industry; safety principles and practices; laws of arrest and the elements of a crime; rules of evidence pertaining to searches and seizures, particularly in an airport environment; Airport Police and Los Angeles World Airports Administrative Manuals; Public Safety Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights; City personnel rules, policies and procedures; Equal Employment Opportunity responsibilities; the ability to understand and apply policies and procedures such as Memoranda of Understanding, incident command systems, and TSA security mandates as they relate to subordinate personnel; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered from FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2026 to SATURDAY DECEMBER 12, 2026. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

The multiple-choice test questions will be from sources listed on the published bibliography. Copies of the bibliography will be available on-line at https://personnel.lacity.gov/doc.cfm?get=3226Biblio. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Airport Police Sergeant.

The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either above or below 70%.

In the advisory essay, candidates will be required to complete a written response on a subject related to the duties of an Airport Police Sergeant which may be aligned with the following competencies: supervision, credibility, written communication and job knowledge which may include: methods for patrolling and safeguarding Airport property; the ability to confront dangerous situations and potential acts of terrorism; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. The advisory essay will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for c