Police Recruit

Burbank Police Department; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burbank is hiring for Police Recruit. Successful candidates will attend the POST-certified academy, be sworn as full-duty officers upon graduation, and advance to police officer status with the posted salary progression.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma. They may be required to reside within one hour of the reporting location and must complete the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network with results shared to the City of Burbank.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must be at least 20 years old to apply and 21 by graduation from the academy.
• Must be able to report within one hour of reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Attend a regular POST-certified academy and be sworn in as a full-duty Police Officer upon graduation.
• Perform related work as required in police operations.
• Drive on City business as part of duties.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Education

High school degree

Tools

Driver's license

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.

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.

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.

None.