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

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  by March 24, 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.

This entry level, non-sworn classification participates in pre‑academy training and the actual police‑training academy.

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.

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Graduation 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.

Valid Class C California driver's license.

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.

Willingness to:

• Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Work overtime as requested.

Applicants must be of good moral character, with no…