department administration bureau
Department administration
Lead the department that leads the city. Department Administration is where vision becomes action. Command staff shape policy, guide operational strategy, oversee major decisions, and set the standard for every officer who wears the badge. If you aspire to leave a legacy through leadership rather than rank alone, this is where the future of the department is built.
Excellence Through Leadership.
Internal affairs
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Protect the badge by protecting its integrity. Internal Affairs isn't about catching officers—it's about preserving the honor of every officer who serves with professionalism. Tasked with maintaining accountability, investigating misconduct, and ensuring the highest ethical standards, IA safeguards the reputation of the department from within. If integrity is your greatest strength, this division needs leaders like you.
Integrity Above All.
REcruitment and Retainment divison
Build the next generation of law enforcement. Every legendary officer started as a recruit, and every successful department depends on those who discover, mentor, and inspire future leaders. Recruitment & Retainment is responsible for finding exceptional talent, developing careers, and ensuring officers continue to grow long after earning their badge. If you want to shape the future instead of simply witnessing it, this is your opportunity.
Creating the Next Generation of Protectors.
sub-divsion manegement and oversight
Lead the elite. Shape every specialized unit. Behind every successful tactical team, investigative bureau, and specialist unit is leadership that keeps them operating at their best. This division ensures every sub-division remains disciplined, mission-ready, and operating to the department's highest standards. If your strength lies in leadership, coordination, and building high-performance teams, this is where your influence is felt across the entire department.
Leading Specialists. Building Excellence.
field training division
Every great officer starts with a great trainer. The Field Training Division transforms recruits into confident, capable law enforcement professionals through mentorship, discipline, and real-world experience. FTOs don't just teach—they shape the officers who will protect the city for years to come. If you want your legacy to live on through every badge you help earn, the Field Training Division is where leaders create leaders.
Every Expert Was Once a Rookie.
Patrol Operations Bureau
Los Santos County Sheriff's Office
The county doesn't sleep—and neither do its protectors. From dusty backroads to remote mountain towns, the Sheriff's Office patrols where others won't. Deputies face everything from high-speed pursuits and violent offenders to search and rescue missions, becoming the first and last line of defense for Blaine County. If you're looking for variety, independence, and real responsibility, the Sheriff's Office is where legends are made.
A Tradition of Service.
Air Operations Division
See more. Reach faster. Own the skies. Air Operations provides unmatched aerial support during pursuits, tactical deployments, search and rescue missions, and critical incidents. Pilots and Tactical Flight Officers give ground units the advantage when every second counts. If you want a bird's-eye view of every major operation and the skill to control it, the sky is your beat.
Airborne. Alert. Always Ready.
Motorbike Operations Division
Speed. Precision. Control. Motor Officers are among the department's most skilled drivers, weaving through traffic, leading escorts, hunting reckless offenders, and responding where patrol vehicles can't. Every ride demands discipline, confidence, and split-second decision making. If you crave adrenaline and want to master two wheels, earn your place with Motorbike Operations.
Precision Has Two Wheels.
Canine Operations Division
One Handler. One Partner. One Unbreakable Bond. The Canine Operations Division pairs elite officers with highly trained police dogs to track fugitives, locate evidence, detect narcotics, and protect fellow officers in the most dangerous situations. Success isn't built on equipment—it's built on trust between handler and K9. If you're ready to become part of the department's most loyal team, the Canine Division is waiting.
No Scent Too Cold. No Criminal Too Far.
Special operations bureau
Criminal investigation divison
Think like a detective. Hunt like an investigator. The Criminal Investigation Division is where patience, intelligence, and determination solve the city's toughest crimes. From homicide and organized crime to major fraud and long-term investigations, CID officers follow the evidence, uncover the truth, and bring criminals to justice. If you thrive on solving complex cases rather than chasing radio calls, CID is your next challenge.
Every clue matters. Every case has a story. Be the one who uncovers it.
special weapons and tactics
When everyone else backs away, SWAT moves in. Join the department's premier tactical unit and answer the highest-risk calls in the state. Whether executing high-risk warrants, rescuing hostages, or neutralizing heavily armed threats, SWAT operators are selected from the department's best and trained to perform under the most extreme conditions. Excellence isn't expected—it's required.
Even Cops Need Heroes. That's Why We're Here.
gang task force
Disrupt the network. Dismantle the organization. Own the streets. The Gang Task Force is dedicated to taking down the city's most dangerous criminal enterprises through intelligence-led policing, surveillance, undercover operations, and coordinated enforcement. If you're driven by strategy, teamwork, and making a lasting impact against organized crime, this is where you belong.
Disrupt. Dismantle. Dominate.
armed response unit
The first to answer. The last line of defense. Armed Response officers are deployed when every second counts and the threat level is at its highest. Equipped with advanced firearms, specialist equipment, and tactical training, ARU officers respond to active shooters, armed offenders, and critical incidents with speed, precision, and professionalism. If you're ready to stand between danger and the public, ARU is calling.
When the threat escalates, so do we.
important notice
Any Officer Selecting a Subdivison and or Applying for one must note. You may only select one subdivison with each given bureau of the department.Â
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For Example: Officer John has Chosen Internal Affairs, Canine and SWAT. That therefore means he cannot also apply for CID unless he were to leave SWAT.
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If you have further questions please contact a memeber of the Los Santos Police Department High Command.