All applicants must complete a City of Glendale Employment Application. The City of Glendale does not accept resumes in place of applications, however they may be attached to a completed application.

Currently, the City of Glendale does not have an on-line application system, however you can download our form, and then mail it or submit it in person. The city does not accept applications by e-mail or fax. Completed applications should be submitted to the City of Glendale Human Resources Department, 613 East Broadway, Room 100, Glendale, CA 91206-4392.

When completing your application be sure that you fill in the Position box with the exact name of the job you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for the position of Police Officer Recruit Bilingual – Armenian/English, you must enter the entire title and not just Police Officer.

Where To Apply and How To Get There

Human Resources Department

613 East Broadway, Room 100
Glendale, California 91206-4392
Phone - 818.548.2110
Job Information Hotline - 818.548.2127

MAP

From the Ventura (134) Freeway

Exit at Glendale Avenue, go south to Broadway

From the Golden State (5) Freeway

Exit at Colorado, go east to Glendale Avenue, turn left, two blocks to Broadway

From the Glendale (2) Freeway

From Glendale (2) Freeway take the Ventura(134) Freeway West, exit at Glendale Avenue, turn right, go south to Broadway

Visitor parking is available in the parking structure behind City Hall. Entrance is on Wilson Avenue.

Every job classification at the Glendale Police Department requires an oral interview. Generally, this is the most important part of the testing process as it will determine your ranking on the eligibility list.

Tips for preparing for the Oral Interview Test

• PREPARE! Be sure to know about the position. What kinds of challenges are involved? What skills or qualities are required to do the job?
• Some interview questions may require you to give examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Think of examples of current or prior work experiences that best demonstrate these skills. Know your own strengths, and the areas where you need to develop or improve.
• Prepare an effective closing statement that highlights your abilities as they relate to the position you are interviewing for.
• Practice interviewing with another person. (Video yourself if possible.)
• Wear appropriate attire. Dress for success!
• Be on time.

During the Oral Test

• The panel will ask every candidate the same set of questions. They may ask follow-up questions based on your responses and/or your application.
• Interviews are typically 15 to 20 minutes. You will need to be concise with your responses. Your answers should generally take no more than 1 – 2 minutes per question.
• Don’t get distracted by panel members taking notes while you are talking. The panel will use these notes when evaluating you.
• Be friendly and enthusiastic during the interview.
• Listen carefully and allow the panel to complete the question before answering. If you are in doubt, ask for clarification.
• Don’t rely solely on your application. No matter how well qualified you may appear to be on your application you will need to sell yourself in the interview.
• Be honest at all times.
• At the end of the interview summarize your background and experience or share important information about your skills that you think were not discussed during the interview.

All finalists for any position in the Glendale Police Department will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to: financial stability, driving record, criminal record, drug usage and general character. A polygraph examination will be required. You will also be asked to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) similar to the one used by California P.O.S.T.. A sample can be found here. Do not complete this online sample form for your background. A PHS specific to the Glendale Police Department will be provided to you.

The most important thing to remember during the background process is to BE HONEST. Many applicants are disqualified for failing to disclose or being dishonest about things that would not have been disqualifying if they had been honest about them at the start.

Finalists who successfully complete the background investigation will be invited to an interview with the Chief of Police. Our Chief takes pride in every employee at the Glendale Police Department and he personally meets each one before hire. The Chief will review your background information and complete an interview with you about the position you have applied for.

Candidates that are successful at this interview will receive a conditional offer of employment and proceed to their medical and/or psychological exam.

Candidates considered for appointment must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which includes a drug screening test. The pre-placement medical examination, which is based on the occupational health standards of the position, is to determine whether the eligible candidate is physically capable of performing the essential functions and duties of the position before being appointed to that position.

Our medical examinations are generally completed by medical staff that is contracted by the City of Glendale.