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Police Officer Recruit

PD Recruit Testing

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Competitive Salary plus Signing Bonus

Benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application; 21 years prior to completion of academy
  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be in sound physical and mental health
  • Must successfully complete a medical exam to AZPOST standards
  • Have NOT been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces

Within the Last 36 Months: 

  • Have fewer than 8 driving violations points
  • Have no more than 1 chargeable accident
  • Have no convictions for DUI (no more than one in lifetime)
  • Possess valid driver's license that has NOT been canceled, refused, suspended, or revoked
  • Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. Drug Standards
  • No commission or conviction of a felony. Misdemeanor arrests are discretionary
  • Must have good moral character and personal integrity
  • No history of criminal or improper conduct; no employment or irresponsible financial history
  • Must have high school diploma or GED equivalency

What to Expect for Physical Fitness Test:

POPAT Standards:

  • Run a 99-yard obstacle course
  • Lift and drag 165-pound figure
  • Climb a 6-foot chain link fence
  • Climb 6-foot solid fence
  • Run 500 yard