Salary: $8,645.49 - $11,921.71 Monthly
Location : 613 E. Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA
Job Type: Salaried - Full-time
Job Number: 2026
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Position**This listing is for LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS**Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: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 RequirementsAn equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities maybe qualifying.
ExperienceCurrently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer.
Education/TrainingGraduation 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. Graduation from an accredited California POST Law Enforcement Academy.
License(s) / Certification(s)Valid Class C California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of and skill in:Exceptional customer service practices.
Skill in:Making independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedure.
Ability to:Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Establish smooth working relationships and effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Read, write and comprehend directions in English.
Remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations.
Write clear, accurate, detailed reports based on field notes of events.
Other CharacteristicsWillingness to:Work overtime as requested.
Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be of good moral character.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Selection Process APPLICATION EVALUATION: (PASS/FAIL) To evaluate the applicant's minimum qualifications and review required supporting documentation.
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. Significant issues or omissions in the above-stated areas may be grounds for disqualification. Background investigation will include a polygraph and Livescan fingerprinting. For further information, please contact the Professional Standards Bureau at (818) 548-3117.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting.
The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.
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This Police Officer Recruit/Police Officer Lateral Transfer listing is for applicants that currently hold a sworn position. If you are currently attending a California POST Academy or have graduated from a California POST Academy within the past year, please apply to our Police Officer Recruit (Pre Service/Academy Graduate) listing instead.If you are NOT currently attending a California POST Academy, or have NOT graduated from a California POST Academy, or are NOT currently holding a sworn position, please apply to our Police Officer Recruit listing.
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Are you currently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer?
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Have you graduated from an accredited California POST Law Enforcement Academy?
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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?
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