Eligibility
Membership Eligibility
Full-time
Permanent full-time employees of the City of Los Angeles, including those who work a 72-hour work week, are eligible for membership with LACERS.
Tier Eligibility
Tier 1 Members: Primarily members hired prior to February 21, 2016
Tier 1 Enhanced Airport Peace Officers Members (Closed Tier): Members who are Airport Peace Officers as defined in section 4.1001(a) of the Administrative Code and completed the election process to remain with LACERS by January 8, 2019.
Tier 3 Members: Primarily members hired on or after February 21, 2016
Retirement Benefit Eligibility
After completing five (5) years of continuous City service, members become vested and eligible to receive retirement benefits. However, to retire you must also meet the criteria found in the tables below.
Part-time employees should contact LACERS for retirement benefit eligibility information which is not included here.