The Phoenix Police Department offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified officers.

Contact a recruiter for more details.  602-262-6925 or recruiting.ppd@phoenix.gov

OUR MANY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• $2000 pay incentive
• Over 80 specialty positions.
• Career Enhancement Pay up to $7,305 per year.
  (Lateral Officers are eligible to apply on the first enrollment date after completion of the FTO program)
• Education tuition reimbursement up to $4311 per year.
• Longevity Performance Pay up to $4,000 per year.
• Bilingual Incentive pay - $10 per hour.
• Once probation has been completed as a Phoenix police officer, lateral and prior service, certified police officers may use 50% of other police agency time to meet the three year requirement for specialty assignments.
• Lateral Officers are eligible to work in an off duty capacity after completion of FTO training.

SALARY:
Based on your years of service and current salary, you may qualify for up to $60,881.60 to $63,440.00 annually.

DUTIES:
Performs general police work in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Successful applicants will be required to complete the City of Phoenix two-week Post Academy.

EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one year of experience as a peace officer/deputy within the State of Arizona and have an AZPOST certification that is in good standing. Applicants must have one year of patrol experience not including administrative and training assignments. Applicants cannot be separated from a law enforcement agency for more than 12 months at the time of application. Applicants must have successfully completed a peace officer law enforcement academy which was certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ P.O.S.T.).

ALSO REQUIRED:
Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation and participate in a medical and psychological exam appropriate to the Police Department.
Use of City vehicles is required in the performance of assigned duties. Individuals must be physically capable of operating these vehicles safely, possess and maintain a valid Arizona Operators license.

Within the previous 36 months candidates must;

• Have fewer than 8 driving violation points
• Have no more than two chargeable accidents
• No convictions for DUI (one per lifetime)
• Have no loss of license due to cancellation, refused, revoked, suspended, or restricted as a direct result of a moving violation.

Police Officer positions require working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

RESIDENCE:
Maricopa County Residency is required within 24 months after the date of hire and must be maintained.

EVALUATION:
Applicants will be evaluated on proof of completion of an academy certified by AZ P.O.S.T. and verification of employment as a police/peace officer. Once hired officers will attend a two-week needs assessment and certification academy. Officer will then be assigned to a two week Post Academy and an FTO program. A copy of your academy graduation certificate must be attached to the application. The certificate must state that the academy was certified by AZ P.O.S.T.

HOW TO APPLY:
There is no academy or written test required for AZPOST certified lateral transfers. To get started, there are three options:

• First, visit our City Personnel located at 135 N. 2nd Avenue. Bring your original AZ P.O.S.T. certification with you and ask for a lateral transfer application. Complete the application and attach a copy of your A.Z P.O.S.T certification.
• Second, request to have a lateral transfer application mailed to you by calling (602) 262-6277. Then, mail or fax the completed application to City Personnel along with a copy of your A.Z P.O.S.T certification. Fax: (602) 534-1179.
• Third, visit the following web site to print an application:
  
  http://phoenix.gov/JOBS/jobsidx.html
  Click on: "Police and Fire"
  Click on: "Police / Peace Officer Lateral Transfer"
  Click on: " download Word" to print an application
  Then, mail or fax the completed application to City Personnel along with a copy of your A.Z P.O.S.T certification.

All applications will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be sent a background packet to fill out and return. All background packets will be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be called for an interview. Successful applicants can expect to undergo a polygraph, and extensive background investigation. We will not notify your agency until you are considered for conditional hire.

Mailing address:

City of Phoenix Personnel Department
Employment Services Division
135 North Second Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Fax Number:
(602) 534-1179