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Starting Salary $68,661. Max $105,539. Great Benefits. Great Future.
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NEW CHANGES TO APPLICATION PROCESS​​​! 

PHXPD is currently introducing a new hiring process. As a pilot-program, we are replacing the written exa​m with an online application with enhanced screening.

PHXP​D is the highest-paying law enforcement agency in Arizona! A Recruit's starting salary is $33.72/hour ($70,138 annually). An Officer's maximum salary is $51.84/hour ($107,827 annually). With differential pay, overtime, a bilingual language bonus, and a $7,500 hiring bonus your earning potential is even higher. Besides a generous salary, enjoy other fantastic benefits, including tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan, plus much more.​​​

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​Recruiting Events and SWET Sessions

ATTENTION: 

  • If you were scheduled for POPAT testing on Saturday, November 18th it has been cancelled due to inclement weather. You will receive an email to reschedule for a future date.​


PLEASE NOTE: If the Eventbrite SWET event is full, please email our Recruiting officers at JoinPHXPD@phoenix.gov​ to let them know you will be attending. Thank you!

 

 

SWET (Success With Effort and Training) Workout with Police Recruitershttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/police/5020SWET (Success With Effort and Training) Workout with Police RecruitersPhoenix Regional Police Academy 10001 S. 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85041 - Please wait on 15th Avenue outside the gates for a recruiter to escort you on to the academy grounds.11/29/2023 1:00:00 AM11/29/2023 3:00:00 AMGP0|#87bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1;L0|#087bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1|Police;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​The PHXPD Recruitment team is conducting a workout/nutrition/info session. This is a physical fitness event for applicants currently in the process for Police Recruit or anyone that is preparing for PHXPD POPAT testing.​ Recruiters will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the PHXPD Hiring Process as well. Please come dressed in appropriate workout attire. Registration is required. No kids under the age of 18 are allowed to attend. Register for the event. No
GCU Women's Basketball Game vs. UTRGV - First Responders Appreciation Nighthttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/police/5120GCU Women's Basketball Game vs. UTRGV - First Responders Appreciation NightGrand Canyon University 3300 W Camelback Rd Building 38, Phoenix, AZ 8501711/30/2023 12:00:00 AM11/30/2023 2:00:00 AMGP0|#87bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1;L0|#087bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1|Police;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​J Join us on the lawn before the game from 5PM to 7PM. Meet our #PHXPD recruiters, explore police specialty vehicles, rides for kid, and interactive police displays. Bring the whole family! Game starts at 7PM. No
SWET (Success With Effort and Training) Workout with Police Recruitershttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/police/5099SWET (Success With Effort and Training) Workout with Police RecruitersPhoenix Regional Police Academy 10001 S. 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85041 - Please wait on 15th Avenue outside the gates for a recruiter to escort you on to the academy grounds.12/6/2023 1:00:00 AM12/6/2023 3:00:00 AMGP0|#87bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1;L0|#087bb6169-70ee-4d50-be58-6986eb91e6b1|Police;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b The PHXPD Recruitment team is conducting a workout/nutrition/info session. This is a physical fitness event for applicants currently in the process for Police Recruit or anyone that is preparing for PHXPD POPAT testing.​ Recruiters will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the PHXPD Hiring Process as well. Please come dressed in appropriate workout attire. Registration is required. No kids under the age of 18 are allowed to attend.​ Register for the event.​ If the Eventbrite SWET event is full, please email our Recruiting officers at JoinPHXPD@phoenix.gov​ to let them know you will be attending. Thank you!​ ​ No

​HIRING PROCESS

  1. Complete AZPOST Personal History Packet

  2. Complete Online Application and S​creening: ​​Search for "Police Recruit​": Visit jobs website​.​ 

  3. Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)

  4. Background Interview

  5. Polygraph Interview​

  6. Psychological Test

  7. Medical Exam

  8. Controlled Substance Screening​

​Learn more about the Steps in the Hiring Process​.

PHYSICAL EXAM

Peace Officer Physica​l Aptitude Test (POPAT)

Dates:​​

  • Will be scheduled by your background investigator during the hiring process. 

SWET (Success with Effort and Training)

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Need help getting ready for the POPAT? Come workout with recruiters and learn techniques to pass the events in the POPAT. 

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SWET sessions are physical fitness training events for applicants currently in the process for Police Recruit or anyone that is preparing for PHXPD POPAT testing.


Please come dressed in appropriate workout attire and well hydrated. 

Registration is required. No kids under the age of 18 are allowed to attend.  


​Please see the events calendar on this page for more information on dates and times.​

CONTACT US

Phoenix Regional Police Academy

10001 S. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041 ​​​
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Email us at JoinPHXPD​@phoenix.gov
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