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 a pre-investigative interview with a background investigator, take a polygraph/computer voice stress analysis exam, and undergo reference checks. Burbank Police investigators strive to complete background investigations within 90 days.

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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)