Police Recruit

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

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About The Position

Under direction, the Police Recruit attends a regular basic California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified law enforcement academy and is sworn in as a full-duty Police Officer upon graduation. The academy provides an overview of the criminal justice system, including training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness. The recruit also drives on City business and performs related work as required.

Applicants must complete the department application and the FrontLine National written exam through the National Testing Network by noon on Friday, December 4, 2026, and select the City of Burbank to receive their exam results. Candidates who withdraw, fail to appear, or fail any part of the testing process are subject to a 90-day waiting period before reapplying. Candidates may be required to live at a location from which they can report to work within one hour; this requirement will not be imposed until six months after affected employees complete their initial probationary period.

The current salary is $7,955.65 per month. After successful completion of the Police Academy, salary increases to $8,332.18–$10,405.76 per month ($99,986.12–$124,869.16 annually). Employees with an Advanced POST may be eligible for differential pay equal to 10% of the top Police Officer step (approximately $960 per month). Employees with a master’s degree may be eligible for differential pay of $495 per month.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• At least 20 years of age when applying and at least 21 years of age upon academy graduation to be appointed as a Police Officer.
• Good physical condition, as determined by the City Medical Examiner, and ability to undergo strenuous physical conditioning.
• Ability to observe and learn laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, and first aid.
• Ability to analyze problems and potentially take effective action calmly and rationally in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
• A valid California Class C driver’s license or equivalent at the time of appointment.
• Complete the department application and FrontLine National written exam through the National Testing Network by the stated deadline, and authorize the City of Burbank to receive the exam results.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced POST certification may qualify the employee for differential pay of 10% of the top Police Officer step (approximately $960 per month).
• A master’s degree may qualify the employee for differential pay of $495 per month.

Responsibilities

• Attend a regular basic California POST-certified law enforcement academy.
• Learn laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness as part of academy training.
• Drive on City business.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED