

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).
Disqualifying factors may include:
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Criminal history (certain types of offenses)
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Felony convictions
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Convictions of any crime that prohibits possession of a firearm
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DUI arrest and/or conviction
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Domestic violence arrest and/or conviction (misdemeanor or felony)
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Certain drug use
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Poor driving record
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Poor credit history
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Dishonesty
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Negative job history (e.g., termination or other disciplinary action)
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Dishonorable military discharge
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.
The background investigation is one of the requirements by California's Commission on Peace Officer and Standards and Training (CA POST)