Pay & Benefits

The Burbank Police Department is currently hiring Recruit and Lateral Police Officers

$80,203

Salary while attending the police academy as a Police Recruit

$89,114 - $111,291

Base salary range for entry-level and lateral Police Officers

$155,224

Top step salary potential for Police Officers with education, benefits, and additional incentives

Hiring Process

HIRING PROCESS

Candidates can apply at BurbankCA.gov. *New recruits (non-laterals) must register with the National Testing Network prior to taking the written exam.

1. Apply Online

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Chief Albanese Burbank California Police Department

The Chief of Police and BPD Command Staff will meet and interview you to determine if you're a qualified candidate to join our team.

5. Chief's Interview

Meet the Chief

Candidates must pass the NTN written exam with a score of 70% or higher. For more information, follow the link below.

2. Written Exam

An extensive background check will be completed to ensure candidates meet the high standards required to join Burbank PD.

6. Background Check

What to Expect

Law enforcement is a physically-demanding career. Candidates must complete a physical agility course in two minutes or less.

3. Physical Agility

PAT Instructions

A psychological exam is designed to evaluate a candidate's ability to handle the stresses that accompany a career in law enforcement.

7. Psychological Exam

About the Exam

Following successful completion of the physical agility course, candidates must pass an in-person, panel interview.

4. Oral Interview

About the Interview

A medical exam ensures candidates are in good health and ready to perform the essential duties of a police officer.

8. Medical Exam

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Opportunities

Career Opportunities & Specialized Units

The Burbank Police Department has several specialized units to manage the variety of calls for service and incidents that occur within the city. In addition, there are many specialty assignments available to police officers to develop and advance their law enforcement career and promote to higher ranks within the Police Department.