Police Officer Recruit Needed - Glendale, CA

Posted on: 05-13-2025 08:00 AM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 6/13/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards
Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid
Provides information and assistance to the public
Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving
Administers first aid to injured persons
Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims
Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned
Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self-defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions
Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings
Investigates accidents and accident scenes
Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency
Refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities
Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney's Office to provide information for case preparation
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct
Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period
Establish smooth working relationships and effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts
Emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving
Foster a teamwork environment
Remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations
Write clear, accurate, detailed reports based on field notes of events
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment
Work overtime as requested
Writing Score: 70%

Job Requirements:

Experience what it’s like to partner with a community that supports its Police Department
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an application AND complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com by July 7, 2025 and no earlier than one (1) year from the time of application
Candidates for this entry-level position must be currently attending or have graduated from a California POST approved Basic Police Academy
Academy attendees MUST provide a letter from the academy verifying current enrollment
Academy graduates MUST provide a copy of an Academy graduation certificate showing proof of graduation within the past one year
Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate
Academy Graduate: Must have completed a California POST Basic Academy within 1 year from the time of application
A copy of a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate MUST be submitted with the application
Valid Class C California driver's license
Exceptional customer service practices
Making independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedure
Read, write and comprehend directions in English
Applicants must be of good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment as a Police Officer
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
TATTOO POLICY: Unless otherwise exempted by the Chief of Police, no employee or volunteer of the Glendale Police Department shall have any visible tattoos, body art, or other skin markings while on duty – in uniform, business attire, or casual dress
Tattoos, body art, and/or other skin markings shall be completely covered by the authorized on-duty uniform (e.g. long sleeve uniform), business attire, or casual dress
Knowledge and/or use of personal computers
All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered as a substitute for the listed minimum requirements
WRITTEN EXAM: Must complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com July 7, 2025 and no earlier than one (1) year from the time of application
Video Score: 63%
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST: (PASS/FAIL) This Physical Agility Test includes: a stair climb with equipment, obstacle climb over, obstacle climb under, obstacle jump over, 165 pound dummy drag, trigger pull, beam walk, and stair descent with equipment
Physical Agility Test
PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND QUESTIONAIRE: (PASS/FAIL) To determine whether the candidate meets the background investigation standards of the Glendale Police Department
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and personal fitness for the position
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on all finalists, which will review and verify personal history including, but not limited to financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, driving record, and verification of application materials
Significant issues or omissions in the above-stated areas may be grounds for disqualification
Background investigation will include a polygraph and Livescan fingerprinting
ENTRY-LEVEL EXAMINATION: Veteran's Credit Awarded
Proof of honorable discharge (DD214) from U.S. Armed Forces must be attached to your application
Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position
The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights
Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination
The selected candidate will be subjected to a background check including Livescan fingerprinting

Salary:

$94,555.08 Annually

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