Police Recruit

City of Burbank • Burbank, CA

12h • 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
• Applicants 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
• Applicants 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

Nice To Haves

• Possess an Advanced POST
• Possess a Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Differential pay of 10% of the top step of a Police Officer (approx. $960/month) if you possess an Advanced POST
• Differential pay of $495 per month (effective 7/1/2016) if you possess a Master's Degree

What This Job Offers

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