Police Police Officer Recruitment

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** Requirement Change (Effective Immediately) **
Applicants who possess an Associates Degree (2 yr college degree) or HIGHER, will not be required to take the PHXPD Written Exam

Phoenix Regional Police Academy
Phoenix, AZ 85041
602-534-COPS (2677)
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. M-F

Email us at recruiting.ppd@phoenix.gov

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$7,500 HIRING BONUS!

Hiring Bonus/College Incentive

Hiring Bonus for Police Recruits - $7,500

$2,500 upon initial hire.
$2,500 on successful completion of the Phoenix Regional Police Academy.
$2,500 on successful completion of the Probationary period as a Police Officer.

Hiring Bonus for Lateral Police Officers - $7,500

$3,750 upon swearing-in as a Phoenix Police Officer.
$3,750 upon successful completion of the Probationary period.

**Applicants must include the employee name and the city employee ID number on the original HR application for the current city employee to be eligible for the $2,500.00 referral incentive.**

**College Incentive for Police Recruit Applicants**

Police Recruit applicants possessing a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited academic institution are eligible for a $1,227.20 hiring incentive.

The college incentive will be paid out over the course of the 26-week training academy. Upon graduating the academy, all Police Recruits are promoted to a sworn Police Officer classification and enter a new pay category.

Minimum Qualifications

For minimum qualifications click HERE.

Application Process

Requirement Change (Effective Immediately)
Applicants who possess an Associates Degree (2 yr college degree) or HIGHER, will not be required to take the PHXPD Written Exam
(In-state applicants with a college degree are still required to register for the POPAT by following the link below, in STEP 2)
If you are applying from out of state and have an AA Degree or higher, DO NOT schedule a trip out here until you have Step 1 completed and are assigned a Background Investigator. Once you have completed Step 1, email us at recruiting.ppd@phoenix.gov for further instruction.

Step 1: Complete AZPOST Per,sonal History Packet

Complete an AZPOST Personal History Statement (PH) at
Click here --> my.azpost.gov and share with Phoenix Police Department. Record the AZPOST Form ID number for your records as this will be needed in the next step to register for the written/online exam.

Step 2: Register For Written or Online Examination

Register For a Written or Online Test here:

Register for Police Recruit Exam <-- Click here
(if an oracle page pops up, close page and click link again.)

You will receive a confirmation email approximately 1-2 days prior to the exam date.

In search box, type "Police Recruit"
Online Test: Generally for out of state applicants. To speed up the process, we highly encourage in-state applicants to take the exam in person.

You will receive a sign-up email for the online test in approximately 5-7 business days.

Applicant Information Sheet and Notary 2021
**In order to expedite your application please bring notarized copies of the above PDF documents with you to the written examination.**
A 70% or higher is passing score for this written exam:

Sample Test

Study guide for purchase through exam vendor IPMA:

Study Guide

STEP 3: Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)

Offered the same day as the written exam. The test will be administered at the Phoenix Regional Police Academy 10001 S. 15th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85041.

The POPAT consists of the following events:

Visit the Phoenix Police YouTube channel for instructional videos or click each of the links above.

More information regarding POPAT (PDF)

**Qualified applicants will be contacted after completion of the physical agility assessment (POPAT).**

If you haven't been contacted within 2-3 weeks, call the Employment Services Bureau (ESB) at 602-262-6925 to find out the status of your background packet.

STEP 4: Background Interview

After successful completion of the POPAT, applicants will be contacted by a background investigator to schedule an interview.

STEP 5: Polygraph Examination

Applicants will be given a polygraph examination (lie detector test) administered by a trained, professional examiner. The test will confirm information noted on the applicant's background packet.

STEP 6: Psychological Test

Applicants will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist.

STEP 7: Medical Examination

Applicants will undergo a complete medical examination given by a licensed physician

STEP 8: Controlled Substance Screening

Applicants will be required to submit to a urinalysis at some point in the hiring process.

Salary and Compensation

Salary and Compensation information click HERE.

Lateral Police Transfer

Lateral police transfer information click HERE.

Military and Veteran Process

Military and Veteran hiring information click HERE.

Out of State Applicant Process

Out of state applicant hiring process and information click HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click HERE for FAQ's

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Written Exam & POPAT

Saturday, June 11th, 2022
Check in: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(see the application process below to apply)

Location
Phoenix Regional Police Academy
10001 S. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

The POPAT will be administered the same day as the Written Exam
Arrive in physical fitness attire and bring water/snacks
You will need your AZPOST Form ID number to participate in the examinations.

Events are for applicants applying for Police Recruit

SWET - Success With Effort & Training
(This is a physical fitness event)
Phoenix Regional Police Academy
10001 S. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Register Below:

Wednesday, May 25th 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Police Communications Operators answer calls from the public and communicate via radio with police officers regarding all types of emergencies and non-emergencies. The City of Phoenix is seeking individuals who demonstrate the ability to calmly work with the citizens of Phoenix and police officers while using a multi-line telephone system, radio network panel, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to receive, prioritize, and process calls for police services.

Apply: --> Police Communications

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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform a variety of tasks involved with booking, maintaining custody, transporting, and releasing prisoners.

Apply: --> Detention Officer
Search "Detention Officer"

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These positions will perform a variety of tasks of a quasi-police nature in support of law enforcement activities in a precinct or bureau of the Police Department. The position duties include handling calls for service not requiring the presence of a sworn officer, duties may vary by assignment.

Apply: --> Police Assistant
Search "Police Assistant"

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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform a variety of routine field and clerical work in support of police functions in a bureau or precinct.

For more information: --> Police Aide

NON-Sworn PHXPD Career Opportunities

This is a non-sworn, unarmed position within the Police Department. This position will be actively involved in supporting sworn police in detailed/complex criminal investigations. The Police Civilian Investigator is distinguished from a Police Officer since the employee is not a sworn officer, does not carry a firearm, does not respond to in-progress incidents, and does not have any arrest authority.

Apply: --> Police Civilian Investigator

If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our
HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700.

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Phoenix Police Department Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Utilization Report The Phoenix Police Department Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Utilization Report can be viewed HERE.