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Job Interview
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Oral Interview

Each applicant must successfully pass an oral interview. The interview will be conducted by a group of panelists, typically three interviewers, who will ask a series of prepared questions. 

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Interviews are focused on examining a candidate's personality, background, understanding of the job and profession, and reasons for pursuing a career in law enforcement. Questions may also be focused on testing a candidate's problem solving and/or decision making abilities. 

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Candidates should wear professional business attire and arrive to their scheduled interview at least 15 minutes early. 

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The oral interview 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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