Police Officer

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 K9 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.

To be considered, submit an application and complete the “Law Enforcement – Frontline National” exam through the National Testing Network at  by March 24, 2026 (no earlier than one year from the time of application). Select “City of Glendale” to share results with our agency.

• Ensure Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and highest ethical standards.
• Respond to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid; provide information and assistance to the public.
• Emphasize a community‑based policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
• Administer first aid, interview, interrogate, record statements from witnesses, suspects and victims, identify facts and prepare written reports.
• Apprehend suspects utilizing safe driving, foot pursuit, obstacle passage, physical subduing, self‑defence and arrest control techniques, and firearms under appropriate conditions.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, issue citations and warnings, investigate accidents and scenes.
• Investigate matters involving juveniles, child neglect and juvenile delinquency; refer to appropriate authorities.
• Serve subpoenas, warrants, testify in court, mark and store evidence, apprehend suspects, make arrests, and confer with City/District Attorney’s Office.
• Assume responsibility for safe and efficient completion of duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required by situation.

None.

High school graduation or State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, GED, CHSPE, HiSET, CPP certificate.

Valid Class C California driver’s license.

• Exceptional customer service practices.
• Make independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy or procedure.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors.
• Model and practice highest ethical standards.
• Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
• Develop necessary skills from on‑job training and meet performance standards by end of probation.
• Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Emphasize community‑based policing philosophy.
• Foster teamwork environment.
• Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
• Remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations.
• Write clear, accurate reports based on field notes.

• Willingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Work overtime as requested.

• Applicants must be of good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Minimum age 21 at time of appointment as Police Officer.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Tattoo policy:
  No visible tattoos, body art, or other skin markings while on duty (except for medical scarring).

Must pass a pre‑placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation. All candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including livescan fingerprinting and polygraph.

Within four months of employment, all employees must live within a radius of sixty contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center.

Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.