Police Officer Recruit Bilingual (English/Korean)

About the Role

The Glendale Police Department (GPD) seeks individuals committed to maintaining Glendale as a safe city. This entry-level, non-sworn classification involves pre-academy training and the police academy. The role offers opportunities for advancement and pride in serving the community. Note: The stated potential earnings of up to $157,000 annually include incentive pays.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 requests for aid.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, emphasizing a Community-Based Policing philosophy.
• 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.
• Apprehends suspects by safely driving 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, and 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 and warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with the City/District Attorney's Office for case preparation.
• Assumes responsibility for performing duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must complete the "Law Enforcement - Frontline National" exam through the National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com by December 1, 2026, and no earlier than one (1) year from the time of application. Select the City of Glendale to share results.
• Minimum NTN exam passing scores:
• Video Score: 65%
• Writing Score: 70%
• Reading Score: 70%
• Physical Agility Test (PASS/FAIL): includes stair climb with equipment, obstacle courses, dummy drag, trigger pull, beam walk, and stair descent with equipment.
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire (PASS/FAIL): to determine if candidate meets background investigation standards.
• Oral Interview (Weight of 100%): evaluates applicant's experience, education, and general background.
• Performance Test (PASS/FAIL): assesses bilingual abilities in English and Korean, focusing on fluent speaking.
• Background Investigation: comprehensive review of personal history, including financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use history, and driving record. May include polygraph and Livescan fingerprinting.
• Veteran's Credit Awarded: Proof of honorable discharge (DD214) must be attached to the application.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: 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.
• License(s)/Certification(s): Valid Class C California driver's license.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• 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.
• Ability to model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Ability to deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people.
• Ability to develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet performance standards by the end of the probationary period.
• Ability to establish smooth working relationships and effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Ability to emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy.
• Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
• Ability to remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, detailed reports based on field notes.
• Ability to speak Korean at a fluent level.
• Other Characteristics:
• Willingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.
• Must be of good moral character, with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Tattoo Policy: No visible tattoos, body art, or skin markings are allowed while on duty, unless otherwise exempted by the Chief of Police. Tattoos, body art, and/or skin markings must be completely covered by authorized on-duty attire. Marks or scars from injuries or medical procedures are exempt.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge and/or use of personal computers.
• Medical/Psychological Standards:
• All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
• Hearing must be acceptable as to City standards.
• Residence: Within four months of employment, required to live within a radius of sixty contiguous land miles of the Glendale Civic Center.