Police Officer

City of Burbank•Burbank, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Police Officer performs peace officer duties to protect life and property and related work as required. Officers patrol assigned areas, enforce laws and ordinances, respond to emergencies and calls for service, investigate incidents, make arrests, and assist the public. The position involves work in varied settings and weather conditions, a range of shift assignments, and overtime with little or no notice. Officers must maintain proficiency with firearms and other authorized equipment, complete required training, and perform duties in accordance with departmental orders and directives. Candidates who pass the minimum qualification phase will be invited to a physical agility test scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. A residency requirement may apply: employees may be required to live where they can report to work within one hour, but this requirement will not be imposed until six months after affected employees complete their initial probationary period. Candidates who withdraw, fail to appear, or fail any part of the testing process are subject to a 90-day waiting period before reapplying. The City of Burbank offers a $20,000 signing bonus for qualified lateral hires: $10,000 upon hire and $10,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
United States citizen, or permanent resident alien eligible for and having applied for citizenship by the application filing deadline; citizenship must be attained within three years after filing the citizenship application.
Good moral character and no felony convictions.
Physically fit and able to perform the essential functions of the position.
Successfully complete a required medical examination, including a psychological suitability examination.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Meet one of the stated law-enforcement academy or sworn-officer pathways: graduate from a California POST-certified law enforcement academy within one year before submitting the application; graduate from a California POST-certified academy and be currently employed in good standing as a sworn officer with a California law enforcement agency; or be currently employed as a sworn officer or have been employed as one within the last three years and be eligible for rehire.
For academy graduates, submit the Certificate of Completion with the employment application; obtain the Basic POST certificate on or before completion of the first year of employment as a sworn police officer.
Out-of-state officers must complete the POST Basic Course waiver process before applying; submit the POST waiver letter with employment.
Hold a valid California Class C driver's license or equivalent at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of criminal codes, investigative techniques, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, court procedures, crime prevention methods, first aid, and traffic and crowd control.
Skill in tactful and effective communication with a culturally diverse population in stressful situations; gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion; discerning potentially dangerous situations; making independent judgments and decisions; and maintaining the physical agility and stamina needed for essential functions.
Ability to learn and apply department policies, laws, regulations, and instructions; analyze situations and take quick, effective, reasonable action; maintain professionalism under stress and respect others' rights; operate a computer terminal; read, write, and communicate in English; learn police radio procedures; demonstrate proficiency in defensive tactics and the use and care of firearms and issued equipment; physically overcome resistance when practical; safely operate emergency vehicles in all weather; work outdoors in varied weather; stand at a fixed post for extended periods without resting at will; and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle to prevent and detect criminal activity.
Enforce local ordinances and state and federal laws, maintain law and order, and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings.
Respond to calls involving the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required duties.
Prepare reports of activities and unusual incidents.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, deaths, vehicle accidents, disturbances, and hazardous situations.
Coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of reported or observed criminal activity, including violent crimes, child abuse, property crime, vice, and narcotics violations.
Assist and advise motorists; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses.
Collect, preserve, and maintain evidence and found or safekeeping property.
Interrogate and search suspects; make arrests; transport suspects; and serve warrants and subpoenas.
Testify and present evidence in court.
Provide backup assistance to other officers and personnel.
Inspect premises in assigned areas for security.
Respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and other extremely hazardous situations.
Observe, report, and take appropriate action regarding hazards and malfunctions of public equipment, such as street lights and traffic control devices.
Maintain required proficiency with firearms and other authorized police equipment and complete required training courses and classes.
Wear and maintain appropriate uniforms and specialized equipment; relieve senior officers when requested.
Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with laws and regulations and operate assigned communication equipment.
Work special assignments and details, various shift assignments, and overtime with little or no notice.
Support public welfare through education, assistance, and positive public contacts.
Perform duties in conformance with departmental orders and directives.