Patrol Officer Recruit: Path to $157K & Special Roles

City of Glendale (CA); Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glendale (CA) is seeking entry-level Police Officer Recruits to join a full-service department dedicated to community safety and exceptional service. The role emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic under the City’s safety-first standards.

Applicants must meet POST requirements, enroll or graduate from a CA POST Basic Academy, and complete the NTN Law Enforcement exam by the stated deadline. A comprehensive field training program accompanies this opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment or graduation from a California POST Basic Academy is required.
• Candidate must meet POST prerequisites and pass exams per NTN Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service, provide information and assistance to the public.
• Emphasize Community-Based Policing and problem solving.
• Administer first aid and document incidents with written reports.
• Pursue suspects safely and enforce traffic laws as needed.
• Direct subpoenas, warrants, and testify in court.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Independent judgment

Written reports

Ethical conduct

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

California POST Basic Academy enrollment

California POST Academy graduate

Job description

City of Glendale (CA) is seeking entry-level Police Officer Recruits to join a full-service department dedicated to community safety and exceptional service. The role emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and a strong work ethic under the City’s safety-first standards.

Applicants must meet POST requirements, enroll or graduate from a CA POST Basic Academy, and complete the NTN Law Enforcement exam by the stated deadline. A comprehensive field training program accompanies this opportunity.