Police Recruit - Lateral Transfer

Overview

The Glendale Police Department is a premier law enforcement agency in a premier city. See why making a move to the Glendale Police family is right for you.

• Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid.
• Interact with the public to provide information and promote good public relations.
• Administer first aid to injured persons
• Interview, interrogate and record statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects and utilizing self-defense techniques.
• Enforce traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings.
• Investigate accidents and accident scenes.
• Investigate matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency.
• Refer juveniles to the appropriate authorities.
• Serve 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited California Law Enforcement Academy.
• Possess a current POST Basic Certificate. Copy of certificate must be submitted with application.
• Currently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency.
• High school graduation, GED or CHSPE equivalent (average score of 45 with no score below 35).
• Good moral character with no felony convictions
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident alien or is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application date.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and successfully complete a required medical examination which includes a psychiatric evaluation. You must meet acceptable vision, hearing, and weight standards.
• Posses a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Candidates hired into this position are required to live within 40 miles of the City of Glendale.
• Successfully complete the P.A.T.

Education

A High school graduation or GED or CHSPE equivalent is required. A college degree is desirable.

Special Conditions

Please see the requirements page for additional stipulations, including information relating to the Physical Agility Exam and oral interview process.