Join the Best! Earn up to $157,000 a year! - - We are a full service agency, offering a variety of specialized assignments – from helicopter pilot to K 9 handler, we have a career path for you! The Glendale Police Department (GPD) is currently looking for individuals who are committed to keeping Glendale one of the safest big cities in America. Experience what it’s like to partner with a community that supports its Police Department. If you are looking for plenty of opportunities for advancement, and taking pride in providing the highest level of service to the community, Glendale PD is for you! - - This figure includes incentive pays, e.g., detective pay, longevity pay, and educational (POST certificate) pay. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an application AND complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at National. Testing.Network.com by June 16, 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. Candidates for this entry-level position must be currently attending or have graduated from a California POST approved Basic Police Academy. Academy attendees MUST provide a letter from the academy verifying current enrollment. Academy graduates MUST provide a copy of an Academy graduation certificate showing proof of graduation within the past one year. This entry-level, non-sworn classification participates in post-academy training. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:All classifications may perform the following 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 An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 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, Hi. SET certificate, or CPP certificate. Academy Attendee: Current enrollment in a California POST Basic Academy. A letter from the academy verifying current enrollment MUST be submitted at the time of application. Academy Graduate: Must have completed a California POST Basic Academy within 1 year from the time of application. A copy of a California POST Basic Academy completion certificate MUST be submitted with the application. License(s)/ Certification(s)Valid Class C California driver's license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. Knowledge 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 Characteristics. Willingness to:Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment. Work overtime as requested. Special Conditions. Applicants must be of good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment as a Police Officer. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. TATTOO POLICY: Unless otherwise exempted by the Chief of Police, no employee or volunteer of the Glendale Police Department shall have any visible tattoos, body art, or other skin markings while on duty – in uniform, business attire, or casual dress. Tattoos, body art, and/or other skin markings shall be completely covered by the authorized on-duty uniform (e.g. long sleeve uniform), business attire, or casual dress. Marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt from these policy restrictions. For further information regarding this policy, please contact the Professional Standards Bureau at (818) 548-3117. Desirable Qualifications. Knowledge and/or use of personal computers. Medical/ Psychological Standards. All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation. Hearing. Acceptable as to City standards. Residence. Within four months of employment, all employees of the Glendale Police Department are required to live within a radius of sixty contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center. Exceptional Customer Service Policy. The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention. Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy.