Police Officer Recruit Bilingual (English/Korean)

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

• Experience: None.
• Education/Training: Graduation from high school 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class C California driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.

Medical/Psychological Standards

• Passes 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)
• Evaluation of Application: Submitted Police Officer Recruit application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. All qualifying applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.
• 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.
• Performance Test: (PASS/FAIL) This test will assess bilingual abilities in Korean. The primary focus of this test will be to assess a candidate's ability to fluently speak English and Korean.
• 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.
• Entry-Level Examination: Veteran's Credit Awarded. Proof of honorable discharge (DD214) from U.S. Armed Forces must be attached to your application.

Time and Place of the Examination

The time and place of the examination will be announced.

Additional Information

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: Yes/No
• Age Requirement: At least 21 years of age at time of appointment as a Police Officer.
• Driver's License: Yes/No
• Legal Authorization: Yes/No
• Veteran's Preference: Yes/No
• Completed NTN Exam: Yes/No
• Date of NTN Exam: [Date]
• Bilingual in English/Korean: Yes/No