A great job, but beware - Police Officer III LAPD Employee Review

3.0
Oct 14, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the best cops you'll ever meet work in the city of Los Angeles. The possible career directions are endless and the job can be a lot of fun if you are cut out for it.

Cons

This is an organization that has chewed up and spit out a lot of people. It is on one hand a very professional organization, with high standards for its officers, and that's fine. On the other hand, it is run by management that operates based on the mind over matter principle. As in "we don't mind, because you don't matter." The lack of standards for how management behaves with in their dealings with officers is an issue that comes up frequently. The union helps, but conflict still occurs. This adds to a naturally stressful work situation.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

I was able to work whenever I want. The tasks assigned to me were easy (filing, paper shredding, etc.) and allowed me to observe how police stations function internally.

Cons

Commuting to the station was difficult at times. The station's location forces you to take highways crowded with semi-trucks coming from/going to San Pedro's docks.

5.0
Sep 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

chill team and good work culture

Cons

big team and less tech

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