Posting number: 260653U1-11
Department: Police Department
Job classification: POLICE RECRUIT
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Customer Service
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.
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Nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the Verdugo Mountains in the heart of Los Angeles County, the City of Burbank covers 17.16 square miles and is part of the “Tri-Cities” area along with neighboring Glendale and Pasadena. The City is characterized by a strong sense of community and is home to 108,000 residents with a daytime population of up to 200,000.
Burbank’s strong entertainment base is anchored by some of the biggest names in the business, including, among others, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Warner Bros., ABC, iHeart Radio, Nickelodeon Animation, Dick Clark Productions, and the Cartoon Network. While this City has earned its nickname as “Media Capital of the World,” other businesses and industries including manufacturing, retail, banking/finance, and hospital/medical facilities also have a notable presence here. Together, approximately 12,400 business firms and public agencies located within the City provide an average of 120,000 jobs.
Burbank is a full-service Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. Five City Council Members serve staggered, four-year terms, and each year the Mayor is chosen by the Council as the presiding officer. In addition to carrying out traditional legislative duties for this full-service municipality, the Council also serves as the governing body for the Burbank Housing Authority, Burbank Parking Authority, and Public Financing Authority.
The City of Burbank is proud to have a long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of service to both residents and the business community.
