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City of Burbank

POLICE RECRUIT

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$95,085 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

The City of Burbank is currently hiring for Police Officer/Recruit!
P LEASE 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 July 17, 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 requires the candidate's PHQ as well. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process. 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.