Police Officer Recruit: Path to Community Impact

City of Glendale, CA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The City of Glendale Police Department is seeking candidates for entry-level, non-sworn positions that participate in pre-academy training and the police-training academy. The role emphasizes community-based policing, customer service excellence, and safe, lawful duties as part of a dedicated team.

Compensation includes incentives such as detective pay, longevity pay, and POST certificate pay, with total earnings potentially reaching up to $157,000 annually.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.
• Possession of Valid Class C California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to the public and staff.
• Respond to calls regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats or requests for aid.
• Maintain community-based policing through public engagement and problem solving.
• Administer first aid and collect information from witnesses and victims; prepare written reports.
• Make arrests and enforce traffic laws in accordance with policy and law.
• Conduct investigations and testify in court as needed.
• Maintain safety and safe operation of duties; perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Ethical conduct

Teamwork

Community policing

English literacy

Armenian language

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Glendale Police Department is seeking candidates for entry-level, non-sworn positions that participate in pre-academy training and the police-training academy. The role emphasizes community-based policing, customer service excellence, and safe, lawful duties as part of a dedicated team.

Compensation includes incentives such as detective pay, longevity pay, and POST certificate pay, with total earnings potentially reaching up to $157,000 annually.