A Detention Officer manages the intake of Department arrestees including booking, fingerprinting, and maintaining custody and control of arrested persons.

• 18+ with High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Get paid to learn and develop your skills while at the academy.
• Excellent benefits including Health and Dental plans available for Detention Officers and their family members/domestic partners.
• Paid vacations
• Independent Pension system that both the employee and City contribute.
• Promotional Opportunities to Senior and Principal Detention Officer and others.
• Additional compensation for bilingual positions.
• Additional compensation for night work.

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.joinlapd.com/detention-officer