Police Officer Recruit

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer Recruit is an entry-level, non-sworn classification that prepares candidates for promotion to Police Officer. Recruits participate in pre-academy training and attend a law enforcement academy certified by the California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Promotion to Police Officer depends on successful academy completion and fulfillment of all established requirements. Recruits may not perform duties within the scope of active law enforcement services before appointment as a sworn officer. The Glendale Police Department offers a variety of specialized assignments and career advancement opportunities. The advertised annual earnings figure of up to $157,000 includes incentive pays such as detective, longevity, and educational (POST certificate) pay. Work is primarily performed outdoors in varied field and weather conditions. The position works a 24-hour rotating shift; evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Emergency response may be required at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position reports to a Police Sergeant. Employees must live within 60 contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center within four months of employment. Candidates must submit an application and complete the Law Enforcement - Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network by December 1, 2026. The exam must be completed no earlier than one year before the application date, and candidates must select the City of Glendale to share their results. The selection process includes application review, written testing, a pass/fail physical agility test and preliminary background questionnaire, an oral interview, and a comprehensive background investigation. Candidates must pass medical and psychological evaluations and meet the stated academy and position requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No minimum experience requirement.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment.
Must be of good moral character.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Must pass a pre-placement medical examination and psychological evaluation.
Must meet City hearing standards.
Must comply with the Glendale Police Department tattoo and body-marking policy while on duty, unless exempted.
Must complete the required National Testing Network Law Enforcement - Frontline National exam within the stated time window and meet the City’s minimum scores: 65% video, 70% writing, and 70% reading.
Must pass the physical agility test and preliminary background questionnaire.
Must score at least 70.00% on the oral interview exam component to be placed on the eligible list.
Must successfully complete the background investigation, which includes review of personal history and may include a polygraph and Livescan fingerprinting.
Must live within 60 contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center within four months of employment.
Must successfully complete academy training and fulfill established requirements for promotion to Police Officer.

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-academy training and attend a California P.O.S.T.-certified law enforcement academy.
Provide excellent customer service to employees, customers, vendors, and other City departments.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Develop necessary skills through on-the-job training and meet classification performance standards by the end of the probationary period.
Work necessary hours and times, including authorized overtime, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.
Perform duties safely and efficiently and help maintain a safe working environment.
Foster teamwork and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Give and receive direction in English and communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
Use position-related software, equipment, and tools effectively and safely.
Follow City cybersecurity policies and practices, understand common threats, and promptly report suspicious activity.