Police Officer Recruit

Essential Functions

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
• Administers first aid to injured persons.
• Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned.
• Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self-defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions.
• Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings.
• Investigates accidents and accident scenes.
• Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency.
• Refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities.
• Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney's Office to provide information for case preparation.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Minimum Requirements

None.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.

Medical/Psychological Standards

All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation.

Selection Process

• Written Exam: Must complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com by July 28, 2026 and no earlier than one (1) year from the time of application. Make sure to select the City of Glendale in order to share your results with our agency.
• Physical Agility Test: (Pass/Fail) This Physical Agility Test includes: a stair climb with equipment, obstacle climb over, obstacle climb under, obstacle jump over, 165 pound dummy drag, trigger pull, beam walk, and stair descent with equipment.
• Evaluation of Application: Submitted Police Officer Recruit application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements.
• Oral Interview: (Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position. Candidates must pass the exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Background Investigation: A comprehensive background investigation will be conducted on all finalists, which will review and verify personal history including, but not limited to financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, driving record, and verification of application materials.

Additional Information

• Time and Place of Examination: Will be announced.
• Entry-Level Examination: Veteran's Credit Awarded. Proof of honorable discharge (DD214) from U.S. Armed Forces must be attached to your application.
• Required Questions:
  1. Do you have a high school diploma or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate?
  2. Will you be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment as a Police Officer?
  3. Do you have a California Class C Driver's License?
  4. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law?
  5. Have you been referred by a current Glendale Police Department employee to apply for this position?
  6. Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? If "YES", you MUST attach proof of honorable discharge (DD214) from U.S. Armed Forces.
  7. Have you completed the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam from the National Testing Network (NTN)?
  8. If you HAVE completed the National Testing Network (NTN) exam, list the date that you took the NTN exam.
  9. If you HAVE NOT completed the National Testing Network (NTN) exam yet, make sure that you complete it before the deadline stated on this bulletin. Failure to complete the written exam by the deadline will preclude you from moving forward in the examination process.
• How Did You Learn About This Position? City of Glendale Website, Visited Human Resources in person, Currently a City employee, Friend or relative, Glendale Community College (GCC) Bridge Banner, GTV6, Twitter, DiversityJobs, National Minority Update, Other