BGPAA Police Burbank/Hollywood

Lateral Transfer

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, lateral transfer applicants must hold a California POST Certificate, and be currently employed full-time as a sworn law enforcement officer with a qualifying California agency. Please note that the Airport Police Department is not affiliated with CalPERS or any other state retirement system.

POST Certified Retired Officers

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, retired California police officers with a break in service of three years or less are encouraged to apply. Retired officers with a break in service longer than three years will need to complete the POST 160-hour Requalification Course prior to appointment as an Airport Police Officer.

Please note that employment with this agency does not impact the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefits.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary for a full-time Airport Police Officer ranges from $102,346 to $115,126, based on qualifications. Additional compensation is provided for possession of POST Intermediate, Advanced, or Supervisory Certificates, as well as for paid time off, overtime, and training.

The Airport Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes major medical (HMO), vision and dental insurance, company-paid long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and retirement savings plans including 401(a) and 457(b) (with employer matching ) plans. The department also provides all required uniforms and equipment.

Hiring Process

All applications will be reviewed to ensure that the stated requirements are met. Applicants who meet these requirements may be placed on a list and invited to proceed in the hiring process as positions become available.

It is crucial that all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire are completed thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. While a resume and/or other documents may be attached to your application and supplemental questionnaire, they will not be accepted in place of the completed application.

Applicants selected to advance in the hiring process must successfully pass the following assessments:

• Review of personal history statement
• Oral interview
• Comprehensive background investigation (which may include a polygraph examination)
• Medical examination
• Psychological examination
• Interview with the Chief of Police
  
  DEPARTMENT POLICIES
  
  The entire Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Police Department Policy Manual is available on this website for public review. Please note, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Police Department Policy Manual is a living document, which is subject to regular revisions and updates based on legislative changes, case law, and identified best practices. The online version of this manual posted on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Police Department website will be reviewed annually to ensure any revisions/updates from the previous year are contained in the online version.

To read the entire Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Police Department Policy Manual, CLICK HERE

Martin Rivera