Job Requirements

Police Officer Requirements

• Minimum age 20 years at the time of application
• High school graduation or GED or CHSPE equivalent
• Good moral character with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence
• U.S. Citizenship, or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Medical and Physical Requirements

• Pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation
• Hearing and vision acceptable to City standards.
• Weight in proportion to height according to medical standards

Testing

• Successfully pass the Police Officer Written Exam
• Successfully pass the Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.)
• Successfully complete the oral interview process
• Successfully complete a background investigation and a polygraph test

Desired, but not required

• College level course work in written and oral communication, Police Science or a related field.
• Bilingual abilities
• Knowledge and/or use of computers

Requirements for non-sworn positions

Police officers (including Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Captains) are considered sworn positions. Other positions within the Police Department, such as Crime Scene Investigators, Custody Officers, and Communications Operators, are referred to as non-sworn. Non-sworn positions typically do not have the same rigorous hiring process as sworn officers.

Non-sworn staff are still required to be of excellent moral character with no felony convictions and may require further testing and background investigations. See the official job bulletin or contact the City of Glendale's Human Resources Department for more information.