Hiring & Recruiting: Lateral Police Officers

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Hiring Lateral Police Officers

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Lateral Testing: 

Date: TBD

The Goodyear Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). All applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. The physical evaluation consists of the following:

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

ORAL BOARD PANEL INTERVIEW

Location:  TBD
All applicants passing the physical agility testing will be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel made up of, but not limited to, officers and employees of the police department.

Salary: 

$70,808 - $94,889 annually depending on years of service

**Signing Bonus: $6,000

Benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

All applicants must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, possess current peace officer certification, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be able to pass required tests and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screening.