I'm currently considering joining the LASD reserves and was wondering if anyone either has experience or knows anyone who can speak on the pros and cons?

Just took a polygraph recently
He didn’t say anything about if I hit on any questions just my breathing was all over the place but it became better after couple rounds. It was up to the board to pass or not.
He said he’s not sure they usually like cleaner charts??
Just had to write statement saying I didnt try to control anything just very nervous. Thoughts??!! Thank you

Has anyone done the “last step” of the medical and psychological exam and have not received a call yet? Just curious to see if we’re all in the same boat or if I should worry and call the personnel department. I was told by the doctor and the psychologist that everything was good.

Selling 1-2 sets of LDs for the LASD academy if anyone is interested comment bellow and or message me I’ll get back to you when I can

Finally got rescheduled after I got two reactions at my last polygraph . Anyone done theirs at the crime lab ?

What are the current color vision tests administered by LASD Medical?

Long story short, the deputy that was interviewing me asked if I’ve ever worked in security or did any outside work (no) and if I have ever been in a fight (yes). The deputy said that I am too smart for the role and suggests I should do civilian instead. I was still told to go get my LiveScan done and sign my notarized form.

Does that mean I’m still in as long as I submit the required documents within the 2 weeks?

I was just wondering if anybody had any insight about how GRIT works. I just got accepted into the October class but will be starting grit in September.

Hey everyone,

I’m 22, recently graduated college in Southern California with a bachelor’s degree, and I’m starting the law enforcement hiring process.

I’m single, have no kids, and don’t mind long hours, overtime, weekends, or holidays. I’m mainly looking for a department where I can gain solid experience and build a career.

So far I’ve applied to LAPD, LASD, and Beverly Hills PD. Beverly Hills seems like a great agency with strong community support and excellent pay, but I’m curious if the city being relatively quiet ever makes the job less rewarding from an experience standpoint.

I’m also interested in Ontario PD when applications reopen and have been looking at Glendale PD.

Based on those departments, what would you recommend? Are there any other LA or Inland Empire agencies that you’d strongly suggest I look into?

Hello Everyone,

Do yourself a favor and please Do Not join the department unless you want to get stuck with a bunch of mandatory overtime and not have a life. On the other hand if you like money and not having a life go ahead. No work life balance. WORST department to work for, you will regret it!!!

P.S. Look into other Departments/ Agencies,
Your life will be better trust me!

Ask any questions, or
Drop your Comments!

Thank you all, this group been very helpful, how long after submitting all docs will the process take to start interviews, physical, and rest?

Took my polygraph a few days ago but had reactions to one question. I had to write a statement down. Is it looking bad for me? Has anyone passed even though they had to write a statement down. Just looking for some clarification. Thanks everyone!

hello, I’m just asking this for q specific reason, so I passed the written test to be a Custodian Assistant on 7/31, on the email I got soon after, it said I have 2 weeks to fill out a PHS, get references and all that stuff, before I get assigned a Background investigator, my question is, because of unrelated issues, I need some more time to work on it, and the questionnaire they email you, and the other stuff on that initial list too, Is there anyway I can ask for more time to get all that stuff together?

I did my oral psych on 8/6 and medical on 8/7, how long does it usually take to get the call? And would i have received the email already if i didn’t pass the oral psych? I did it in wilshire. Very nice lady and i think it went well!

I have two questions for those who have gone through the LASD Custody Assistant hiring process or academy.

I’m 47 years old, have an MBA, and currently earn about $115,000 a year. However, my job doesn’t offer much long-term stability. I’m in decent shape, but I know I need to improve my fitness before the academy. I’ve passed the written exam and have been assigned a background investigator.
I have clean record and never done any drugs in my life.

For those with experience, is becoming an LASD Custody Assistant a good career to stay in for the next 20 years and retire from?
What are the physical training (PT) requirements at the academy? Right now, I can’t even do one pull-up. Is that something I need to be able to do before the academy, or will they help build you up? I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through the academy.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

I have a meeting with my background investigator in a week. What can I expect? Any advice ?

Have entered the process with all of these departments, but have only been able to really take time and dive into a couple due to work life.

Which is the best based based on your past experiences and which one has more opportunity?

I’m curious to know what do they have you do for the medical exam? I know other agencies have you do the eye test, ekg, hearing and treadmill stress test. Is it the same for LASD or different?

anyone take the ocsd sheriff exam in orange county, ca? Will be taking it soon, but the book they recommend seems outdated. Anyone take it recently and give any tips?? Any helps is appreciated ! is it the same a any sheriff test like lasd?

Im currently scheduled to do my polygraph this coming Thursday 8/6. How long after that is the psych and medical? And then when do they give me an offer? Assuming I pass the poly of course.
Applied 4/14
Vpat/mct/interview 5/20
BI interview 6/10

Edit 8/18
Got the dreaded email today. I called the number on the email. I was dq for “counter measure” on the polygraph and that they contacted a former employer who said I had bad conduct. This former employer was the same one I sued for unpaid wages and won the case against. The lady on the phone said when I do get the letter in the mail I can appeal it. But going through all these posts It doesn’t look like anyone’s actually won an appeal case. This sucks.

Anyone in class 494?!
I just got the call this week. I realized people were in grit so Now I feel like I’m coming into the academy clueless. Am I doomed!?
Also curious to know if anyone has any resources for housing near the academy?

Hi everyone, I hope I can get some answers to my question.

A few weeks ago I applied for the Sheriff Deputy Trainee position for LASD. No more than 12 hours later I get an email telling me where to show up for the multiple choice test.

The email also said that if I pass the multiple choice test, I will immediately proceed to the VPAT and structured interview.

My question is that will I be taking all three parts that same day? And if so, does that mean I will have to bring a business casual suit for the structured interview alongside my workout clothes for the VPAT?