Police Officer Recruit (Pre Service/Academy Graduate)

About the Role

The Glendale Police Department is seeking Police Officer Recruits who are currently attending or have recently graduated from a California POST approved Basic Police Academy. Recruits participate in post-academy training.

Starting pay: $8,645.48/month | Potential earnings: up to $157,000/year with incentive pays

Academy Requirement

• Academy Attendee: Currently enrolled; must submit letter verifying enrollment
• Academy Graduate: Completed within 1 year of application; must submit graduation certificate

Essential Functions

• Respond to calls for service (accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats)
• Administer first aid; interview and record statements from witnesses, suspects and victims
• Apprehend suspects; enforce traffic laws; investigate accidents
• Investigate juvenile matters; serve warrants and subpoenas; testify in court

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid Class C California driver's license
• Minimum 21 years old at time of appointment as Police Officer
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude
• Must reside within 60 miles of Glendale Civic Center within 4 months of hire

Selection Process

1. Written Exam: Law Enforcement Frontline National via NationalTestingNetwork.com -- deadline October 20, 2026
2. Physical Agility Test: October 10, 2026
3. Preliminary Background Questionnaire
4. Oral Interview (100% weight; minimum 70% passing score)
5. Background Investigation (polygraph + Livescan fingerprinting)

Veteran's Credit: Attach DD-214 to application.

Medical/Psychological

All finalists must pass a pre-placement medical exam and psychological evaluation.