Military Personnel

Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans B enefits


Fast Track Program for out-of-state active duty military personnel and veterans.

  • For active duty military personnel or veterans traveling to Phoenix from out-of-state to apply for the position of police recruit, we can offer fast track processing. Only a limited number of applicants will be invited to participate. Those accepted into the fast track program can expect to complete the hiring process within two (2) trips to Phoenix instead of the usual three (3) trips. For additional information regarding the fast track program contact a recruiter at 602-534-2677 or email: recruiting.ppd@phoenix.gov
  • Interested active duty personnel or veterans must complete the following to be considered:
  1. Download and complete the Background Packet for out-of-state applicants according to the instructions. 

  2. Mail the completed packet back to the Phoenix Police Department, where your background packet will be reviewed by a background detective from the Employment Services Bureau. Only the highest qualified applicants will be invited, and only a limited number can participate each month. 

  3. Out-of-state active duty personnel and veterans that are invited will be contacted by their background detective to coordinate the 1st trip. The applicant should only make travel plans and register for a written test after coordinating the 1st trip itinerary with the background detective. The 1st trip will coincide with one of the monthly scheduled written exams.  
​Standard Recruit Applicant Processing Fast Track Program for Out-of-State Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans
Before travelling
  • Register for Written Exam

 

  • Submit Background Packet
  • Receive Invitation to Fast Track Program
1st Trip
  • Take Written Exam


  • Take Written Exam
  • Physical Agility Assessment
  • Background Interview w/ Detective
  • Polygraph
2nd Trip
  • Background Interview w/ Detective
  • Polygraph
  • Physical Agility Assessment

 

  • Psychological Exam
  • Medical Exam
  • Controlled Substance Screening
  • Physical Agility Update
    *If needed 
3rd Trip
  • Psychological Exam
  • Medical Exam
  • Controlled Substance Screening
  • Physical Agility Update 

 

3rd Trip Not Needed

Veteran's Preference Points

  • All military personnel will receive 5 additional preference points upon successful completion of the written exam. However, a passing score of 70 points on the written exam must be achieved before Veteran's Preference Points are added.

Military Leave Time 

  • Employees in Reserves or National Guard will be granted up to 240-hours of paid leave every 2 consecutive military fiscal years so they can participate in weekend and annual drills without using their own personal leave time. 

Position Preservation While Deployed 

  • Employees returning from extended military leave will return to the position they would have held had they remained employed continuously. 

GI Bill Benefits 

  • Phoenix Police Department is recognized through the US Department of Veteran Affairs as an Educational Institution that provides an on the job training program for new police officers. Under the provisions listed in the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI bill, employees that are veterans may receive the increased educational benefit and educational assistance allowance while attending the police academy and during field training.
  • Veterans who qualify for this benefit must be a sworn police officer having graduated the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.  This benefit will be paid to you through your one year probationary period in addition to your regular salary.
  • Additional information on GI Bill Benefits.