Police Recruit

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to attend a regular basic California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified law enforcement academy and will be sworn in as a full duty Police Officer upon graduation; and to do related work as required. Essential Functions Attends a regular basic California POST-certified academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system, which includes training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness; drives on City business.

Requirements

• Ability to observe and learn various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, and first aid.
• Ability to analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations.
• Ability to undergo strenuous physical conditioning.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to apply and must have reached 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy in order to be appointed as a Police Officer at that time.
• Must be in good physical condition, subject to determination by the City Medical Examiner.
• A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment.
• Must complete the department application as well as the FrontLine National written exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com before NOON Friday August 14, 2026.
• Must select the City of Burbank to share results with the agency on the National Testing Network.
• Must complete the PHQ through the candidate account by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Possess an Advanced POST certification for differential pay.
• Possess a Master's Degree for differential pay.

Responsibilities

• Attend a regular basic California POST-certified academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system, which includes training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness.
• Drive on City business.

Benefits

• Salary of $7,955.65/month during academy.
• After successful completion of the Police Academy, salary increases to $8,332.18 - $10,405.76/month or an annual salary of $99,986.12 - $124,869.16.
• Differential pay of 10% of the top step of a Police Officer (approx. $960/month) if possessing an Advanced POST.
• Differential pay of $495 per month if possessing a Master's Degree (effective 7/1/2016).

What This Job Offers

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