POLICE RECRUIT

City of Burbank; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burbank invites applications for Police Recruit. Attendees will join a regular basic California POST-certified academy and be sworn as a full-duty Police Officer upon graduation, training in laws, procedures, and fitness, and driving on City business.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old and must be 21 by graduation, with a high school diploma or equivalent and a California Class C driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe and learn laws, procedures, and emergency response.
• Ability to analyze problems and act calmly in stressful situations.
• Must meet physical conditioning requirements and establish good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Attend a regular POST-certified academy and be sworn in as a Police Officer upon graduation; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Observation

Analysis

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Burbank is currently hiring for Police Recruit! Please note: any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear, or fails at any part of the testing process, will be subject to the 90-day waiting period for re‑application for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All candidates must complete the department application as well as the FrontLine National written exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com before NOON Friday, November 6, 2026. For us to receive your results you must select the City of Burbank to share your results with our agency for us to receive your score.

The City of Burbank will not release the written exam pass point until all applicants have been notified of the written examination results.

NOTE: CANDIDATES MAY BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE AT A LOCATION, WHICH THEY CAN REPORT TO WORK WITHIN ONE HOUR. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE IMPOSED UNTIL SIX MONTHS AFTER THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD.

CURRENT SALARY IS $7,955.65/month. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE POLICE ACADEMY, THE SALARY IS INCREASED TO $8,332.18 - $10,405.76/month OR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $99,986.12 - $124,869.16.

If you possess an Advanced POST, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of 10% of the top step of a Police Officer (approx. $960/month).

If you possess a Master's Degree, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of $495 per month (effective 7/1/2016).

Under direction, to attend a regular basic California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified law enforcement academy and will be sworn in as a full duty Police Officer upon graduation; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions

Attends a regular basic California POST-certified academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system, which includes training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness; drives on City business.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards: Ability to - observe and learn various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, and first aid; analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations; undergo strenuous physical conditioning; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Special Conditions & Requirements: Applicants must be at least 20 years of age to apply and must have reached 21 years of age upon graduation from the academy in order to be appointed as a Police Officer at that time.

Physical Requirements: Applicants must be in good physical condition, subject to determination by the City Medical Examiner.

License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Supplemental Information: None.