Job Positions

Police Psychologist I

(last updated 6/2023)

The Los Angeles Police Department, Behavioral Science Services (BSS), is currently seeking to fill multiple Police Psychologist I positions to provide clinical and consultative psychological services to the sworn and civilian members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), across a variety of professional domains. This position offers one of the most rewarding careers and competitive salaries in psychology.

The Police Psychologist I conducts clinical evaluations, psychotherapy, field consultation, and develops and executes instruction on a variety of subjects to Department personnel. Psychologists also develop health promotion materials on various psychological, behavioral, social, and lifestyle-related topics. Other opportunities exist to provide operational consultation, develop health interventions, and conduct research and statistical analysis. Psychologists rotate weekly on-call responsibilities during evenings and weekends at which time they may respond to the field for unusual occurrences, employee crises, and as a consultant on the Department’s SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team.

Requirements:

1. A doctoral degree in psychology from an APA-accredited program; and

2. A valid license to practice psychology issued by the California Board of Psychology; and

3. A valid California driver’s license.

How to Apply

Official LA City Job Description Page: https://personnel.lacity.gov/jobs/openings/index.cfm?job_id=7874#main-content
Please call BSS at 213-486-0790 with any questions about this position.

Learn more about BSS services and its history as the birthplace of police psychology.