POLICE RECRUIT

Salary : $98,332.00 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt from Civil Service
Job Number: 260653U1-8
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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 before NOON Friday August 14, 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.

Essential Functions
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.

Supplemental Information
None.
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:


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:

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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This supplemental application is part of your official application for the position of POLICE RECRUIT. Therefore, please complete the following question. I certify that all statements on this supplemental application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the City of Burbank to investigate any information contained in this supplemental. I understand false or incomplete statements shall be sufficient cause for disqualification or dismissal. 1. Do you speak any other language fluently besides English? If yes, please list
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As an adult (age 18 or over), have you ever been convicted (including a plea of guilty or no contest which resulted in a criminal conviction) placed on probation, forfeited bail, or paid a fine for a violation for a violation for any civil or military law except for minor traffic infractions (Note: A minor traffic infraction is a conviction for a traffic offense which is not a misdemeanor or felony)? (DO NOT include any misdemeanor convictions for marijuana-related offenses more than two years old: convictions that have been sealed, expunged, or legally eradicated: and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was successfully completed or otherwise discharged and the case was judicially dismissed). Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor will not necessarily result in automatic disqualification for the position. However, failure to give complete and accurate information may be grounds for rejection of this application, removal of your name from the eligibility list, or dismissal from your position. The city of Burbank may consider the nature, date, and circumstances of the offense as well as whether the offense is relevant to the duties of the position.If you responded YES, please explain here. Describe type of offense, date, place and sentence or fine imposed. If NO, please type N/A (not applicable).
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Please provide the name of any current Burbank Police Department employee who recommended you to apply for the position of Police Recruit. If no one recommended you, please indicate "N/A."
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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

• YES

Required Question