Police Officer Recruit: Path to Specializations & $157K/yr

City of Glendale, CA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life & long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The City of Glendale invites applicants for an entry‑level Police Officer Recruit who will undergo post‑academy training. Success requires meeting POST standards and maintaining safety, with excellent customer service as core. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Candidates must be within the recruiting age, pass exams, and meet background and medical requirements. Salary reaches up to $157,000 including incentive pays, with comprehensive benefits for full‑time salaried roles.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalency.
• Enrollment in a California POST Basic Academy with verification.
• Completion of POST Basic Academy within 1 year if graduated.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to the public and vendors.
• Respond to calls for service and document incidents.
• Write clear, accurate reports based on field notes.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Written reports

Decision making

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

California POST Basic Academy enrollment

California POST Basic Academy graduation

Job description

The City of Glendale invites applicants for an entry‑level Police Officer Recruit who will undergo post‑academy training. Success requires meeting POST standards and maintaining safety, with excellent customer service as core. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Candidates must be within the recruiting age, pass exams, and meet background and medical requirements. Salary reaches up to $157,000 including incentive pays, with comprehensive benefits for full‑time salaried roles.