Police Officer Recruit: Serve & Protect Your Community

City of Glendale (CA); Glendale (CA); Presencial; USD 141.000 - 173.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Glendale Police Department seeks qualified individuals for entry-level, non-sworn positions as part of its frontline recruitment track. This role emphasizes community-based policing, exceptional customer service, and rigorous training through the POST framework.

Candidates must meet California licensing and academy prerequisites and pass comprehensive exams and background checks. Applicants should be prepared for a rigorous selection process, including medical and psychological

Formación

• Graduation from high school or equivalence.
• Academy Attendee: current enrollment in a California POST Basic Academy.
• Academy Graduate: completed POST Basic Academy within 1 year from application.

Responsabilidades

• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold ethical standards.
• Respond to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, or requests for aid.
• Emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy through community interaction and problem solving.
• Administer first aid, interview and record statements, and prepare written reports.
• Apprehend suspects following safety and legal procedures and appropriate use of force when necessary.
• Enforce traffic laws, investigate accidents, and manage juvenile matters as needed.

Conocimientos

Exceptional customer service

Judgment & decision making

Written reports

Community-based policing

Educación

High school diploma or GED

California POST Basic Academy enrollment

POST Basic Academy graduation (within 1 year)

Herramientas

Driver's license (Class C)

Descripción del empleo

The City of Glendale Police Department seeks qualified individuals for entry-level, non-sworn positions as part of its frontline recruitment track. This role emphasizes community-based policing, exceptional customer service, and rigorous training through the POST framework.

Candidates must meet California licensing and academy prerequisites and pass comprehensive exams and background checks. Applicants should be prepared for a rigorous selection process, including medical and psychological