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Click on the link below for the hiring process steps you wish to view. Listed on this page are hiring processes for Police Recruit, Lateral Officer, and Communication Specialist.

RECRUIT HIRING PROCESS

1. Submit an Application.
Submit your application prior to next testing date or bring application to the next test. Click here to download an application.

2. Fill out Background Packets.
Background packet information is not required to test, however it helps expedite the hiring process.
Click here to download a Sworn Background Packet.

3. Attend Orientation.
This portion is not mandatory, however is encouraged to learn more information about the testing and hiring process.

4. Attend Testing.
If you did not submit an application prior to the test, applications will be accepted at the door. Applicants must arrive before 7:00 AM with a photo ID or they will not be eligible to test.

A. Physical Test.
This test will be scored in a Pass/Fail only. If you do not pass this portion of the test you will be eligible to re-test in 6 months. If you pass this portion of the test you will take the written portion of the test the same day. The following are the minimum standards that must be met to pass the test.

B. Written Test.
The written test will immediately follow the physical agility. There is no law enforcement experience required for this test and no study guides available for this test. If you pass the written test you will have an oral board interview the same day.

C. Oral Board Interview.
Oral board interviews will immediately follow the written test. You will not need to bring a change of clothes, you will interview in your work-out attire.

5. Polygraph and Background Investigation.
A thorough background investigation, as outlined by AZ POST, shall be performed on each candidate.
Click here to view minimum qualifications.

6. Interview with Background Investigators.
Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

7. Ride Along.

8. Interview with Chief of Police and Command Staff.
Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

9. Conditional Job Offer.

10. AZ POST Medical Examination.
An AZ POST medical examination shall be given to each candidate to check for general health, fitness, and conditioning. Examinations will be conducted prior to appointment to probationary status and shall include a drug screen. Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

11. Psychological Screening.
A battery of psychological tests shall be administered to each candidate after they receive a conditional job offer. The tests will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist and used in conjunction with a personal interview to evaluate the applicant and determine their suitability for employment. Only the most qualified applicants will continue to the next phase of the hiring process.

12. Final Job Offer.
The Chief of Police, based upon the results of the selection process and personal interviews, shall make the final hiring decision.

Although selection is based upon the successful completion of all of the above components listed, the nature of the selection process allows any single component, other than the polygraph result, to cause the elimination of a candidate from further consideration. The selection process is designed to allow the Department to obtain qualified personnel to fill specific needs. The final determination of the attributes and skills that a candidate should possess and who will be selected for employment is the responsibility of the Chief of Police.

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