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Background Investigation

All applicants must complete a pre-employment background investigation to ensure candidates meet the high standards required to serve as a law enforcement officer (California Government Code §1031).

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Disqualifying factors may include:

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  • Criminal history (certain types of offenses)

  • Felony convictions

  • Convictions of any crime that prohibits possession of a firearm

  • DUI arrest and/or conviction

  • Domestic violence arrest and/or conviction (misdemeanor or felony)

  • Certain drug use 

  • Poor driving record

  • Poor credit history

  • Dishonesty

  • Negative job history (e.g., termination or other disciplinary action)

  • Dishonorable military discharge

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Background investigations require that candidates complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), collect and submit certain required documents, attend an orientation interview with a background investigator, take a polygraph/computer voice stress analysis exam, and undergo reference checks.

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The background investigation is one of the requirements by California's Commission on Peace Officer and Standards and Training (CA POST) 

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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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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

Exam

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

2. Written Exam

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

6. Background Check

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

3. Physical Agility

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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

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

4. Oral Interview

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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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