POLICE RECRUIT at City of Burbank, CA — USA | Base Career

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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, Septemeber 11, 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.

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.

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.

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.

This is an unrepresented job title that is a Police Recruit or Firefighter Recruit The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

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