Police Officer​/Lateral

• full-time - $ - $ annually

candidates who pass the minimum qualification phase will be invited to the physical agility test on saturday, december 13, 2025 at 9am.

candidates may be required to reside at a location from 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.

lateral hiring incentive

the city of burbank offers a $20,000 lateral signing bonusfor qualified police officer – lateral hires.

• $10,000is paid upon hire.
• $10,000is paid upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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.

under direction, to perform a variety of peace officer duties in the protection of life and property; and to do related work as required.

demonstrates ongoing good moral character with no felony convictions; must be physically fit; patrols an assigned area of the city by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle to prevent and detect criminal activity; enforces local ordinances, and state and federal laws; maintains law and order; responds to calls relating to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required duties;

prepares reports of activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, deaths, vehicle accidents, disturbances, and hazardous situations; coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of reported or observed criminal activity including violent crimes, child abuse, property crime, vice and narcotic violations; assists and advises motorists; enforces traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings;

interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; collects, preserves, and maintains evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping or destruction; interrogates suspects, and makes arrests; searches and transports suspects; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies and presents evidence in court; provides backup assistance to other officers and personnel; inspects premises in assigned area for security; responds to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects, and other extremely hazardous situations;

observes, reports, and takes appropriate action on hazards and malfunctions of public equipment such as street lights and traffic control devices; maintains required proficiency with firearms and other authorized police equipment; attends and successfully completes required training courses and classes as directed, including, but not limited to, all physical training required by the state of california, and maintains satisfactory grade average or score for such courses and/or training;

wears and maintains appropriate uniforms and other specialized equipment; relieves senior officers when requested; operates emergency vehicle in compliance with all laws and regulations; operates all assigned communication equipment; works special assignments and details; works various shift assignments; works overtime with little or no notice; maintains and contributes to the public welfare by engaging in education, assistance, and positive public contacts;

performs duties in conformance with departmental orders and directives.

employment standards:

• knowledge of - criminal codes; investigative techniques; rules of evidence; laws of arrest; court procedures; crime prevention methods; first aid; traffic and crowd control.
• skill in - interacting and communicating tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population in stressful and difficult situations; gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion; discerning potentially dangerous situations; making independent judgments and decisions based upon the appropriate applications of policies, procedures, experiences, and training; physical agility and stamina to perform essential functions.
• ability to - learn, comprehend, and apply department and police policies, rules, instructions, laws,…