Police Recruit

**Definition**:
**_The City of Burbank is currently hiring for Police Officer/Recruit_**

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**The City of Burbank will not release the written exam pass point until all applicants have been notified of the written examination results.**

**NOTE: CANDIDATES MAY BE REQUIRED TO RESIDE AT A LOCATION, WHICH THEY CAN REPORT TO WORK WITHIN ONE HOUR. THIS REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE IMPOSED UNTIL SIX MONTHS AFTER THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD.**

**CURRENT SALARY IS $7,498.96/month. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE POLICE ACADEMY, THE SALARY IS INCREASED TO $8,332.18 - $10,405.76/month OR AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $99,986.12 - $124,869.16.**

**_If you possess an Advanced POST, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of 10% of the top step of a Police Officer (approx. $960/month)._**

**_If you possess a Master's Degree, you will be eligible to receive differential pay of $495 per month (effective 7/1/2016)._**

Under direction, to attend a regular basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified recruit academy and will be sworn in as a full-duty Police Officer upon graduation; and to do related work as required.

**Essential Functions**:
Attends a regular basic POST certified academy designed to provide an entire overview of the criminal justice system which includes training in laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness; drives on City business.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Employment Standards**:Ability to observe and learn various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, and first aid; analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stress situations; undergo strenuous physical conditioning; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

**Education/Training**:Graduation from high school or equivalent.

**License & Certificates**:A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

**Supplemental Information**:
None.

**This is an unrepresented job title that is a U-Group title (Police or Firefighter Recruit)**

Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.