Police Officer Recruit Bilingual (English/Korean)

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

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About The Position

The Glendale Police Department is recruiting an entry-level, non-sworn Police Officer Recruit to participate in pre-academy training and the police-training academy. The department describes a variety of specialized assignments and career paths, and emphasizes community support, advancement opportunities, high-quality public service, and community-based policing. The stated annual earnings figure of up to $157,000 includes incentive pay such as detective, longevity, and educational (POST certificate) pay. The role responds to calls for service, assists the public, administers first aid, gathers information and prepares reports, enforces laws, investigates incidents, and supports arrests and case preparation. Candidates must speak Korean fluently and pass a bilingual performance test. Applicants must complete the specified National Testing Network exam by December 1, 2026, and meet the department's selection, background, medical, psychological, and physical-agility requirements. A valid Class C California driver's license, high school graduation or an accepted equivalent, and eligibility to work in the United States are required. Candidates must be at least 21 years old at appointment as a Police Officer and meet the stated moral-character requirements. Employees must live within 60 contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center within four months of employment. The department's tattoo policy generally requires visible tattoos, body art, or skin markings to be covered while on duty, subject to stated exemptions and authorization.

Requirements

High school graduation or a State Board of Education certificate of proficiency, GED, CHSPE, HiSET, or CPP certificate.
Valid Class C California driver's license.
Fluent spoken Korean.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service, model ethical conduct, and deal calmly with angry, upset, or frightened people.
Ability to develop skills through on-the-job training and meet classification performance standards by the end of probation.
Ability to establish effective working relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and foster teamwork.
Ability to remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations and write clear, accurate, detailed reports from field notes.
Willingness to maintain a safe working environment and work overtime when requested.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment as a Police Officer.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Must have good moral character and no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
Must pass a pre-placement medical examination and psychological evaluation and meet the City's hearing standards.
Must complete the Law Enforcement - Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network by December 1, 2026, and no earlier than one year from the application date; applicants must select the City of Glendale to share results.
Must pass the physical agility test and preliminary background questionnaire.
Must achieve at least 70% on the oral-interview exam component to be placed on the eligible list.
Must pass the Korean bilingual performance test, which assesses fluent speaking in English and Korean.
Must complete a comprehensive background investigation, including review of personal history and Livescan fingerprinting; the process also includes a polygraph.
Must reside within 60 contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center within four months of employment.
On-duty tattoos, body art, or other skin markings must be covered by authorized uniform or attire unless exempted by the Chief of Police; marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.

Responsibilities

Provide department services with exceptional customer service and the highest ethical standards.
Respond to calls concerning accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations, and requests for aid.
Provide information and assistance to the public.
Apply community-based policing through community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
Administer first aid to injured people.
Interview and interrogate witnesses, suspects, and victims, and record statements.
Identify relevant facts and prepare written reports on assigned incidents and cases.
Apprehend suspects using safe high-speed driving, foot pursuits, obstacle climbing, physical control and self-defense techniques, and firearms when appropriate.
Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, and issue citations and warnings.
Investigate accidents and accident scenes.
Investigate juvenile matters, reports of child neglect, and juvenile delinquency, and refer juveniles to appropriate authorities.
Serve subpoenas and warrants, testify in court, mark and store evidence, make arrests as prescribed by law, and provide information to the City or District Attorney's Office for case preparation.
Perform position duties safely and efficiently and carry out other related duties as assigned or required by the situation.