LAPD Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at LAPD.
LAPD
Police Officer Trainee
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Basic online interview, you will meet with the board and answer questions from everyone in the interview. If you do not pass the interview, you may reschedule three months after the day of your interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want to work for LAPD?
LAPD
Laboratory Technician
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You'll be interviewed by a panel of 3 people. They'll take turns asking you questions they've prepared and write down your answers before moving on. The first question will be about your education and experience. They'll also ask about public speaking, integrity, and quality systems. Some questions will be about your personality, like how you'd handle disagreements with coworkers.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you define quality and explain how you ensure it's maintained? Additionally, what is integrity, and how would you uphold it? Lastly, how do you communicate with the public?
- What is quality and how do you maintain it?
- What is integrity and how do you uphold your integrity?
LAPD
Police Officer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Technical screen Background check Technical screen Panel Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Other Technical Group Technical
The application process is pretty straightforward. First, there's a written test. If you pass that, you go on to the background check. Pass that, and you'll do the physical abilities test. After that, it's the polygraph exam. If you make it through that, you'll have your panel interview. Pass the interview, and you'll have a medical exam and psychological evaluation. Then your name goes on an eligibility list. They pick from this list when a new academy starts up. I think people are ranked on the list, with the most qualified at the top getting chosen first.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to pursue a career as a police officer?
LAPD
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was my first interview, and I felt really good about it. I was asked a lot of questions about my previous jobs and why I wanted this particular position. The police officer who interviewed me wanted me to be totally honest and act professionally. We also discussed my schoolwork and general life experiences. I was confident going in, and I ended up getting the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want this job?
LAPD Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from LAPD interview reports.
“In a domestic violence situation where a husband hit his wife in front of their child, how would you handle it?”
Read reports →“What recommendations, if any, would you provide to the person who committed the violence?”
Read reports →“What is quality and how do you maintain it?”
Read reports →“What is integrity and how do you uphold your integrity?”
Read reports →“What is your age”
Read report →“How to deal with coworker dispute?”
Read report →“What is your history with drug usage and how often have you used them?”
Read report →“What motivates your desire to become a Police Officer?”
Read report →“What's your approach to dealing with unruly civilians?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 LAPD interview reports.