Requirements
- In-State Laterals must be AZPOST certified.
- Out-of State Lateral applicants must not be separated from their agency for more than one (1) year.
- Out-of-State Laterals must have at least one (1) full year of experience as a first responder excluding academy time, administrative assignments or jail/detention officer duties.
- Out-of-State Lateral applicants must have attended a state certified post approved academy. Self-sponsored academies are excluded.
In-State Lateral Application Steps
- Complete an AZPOST Personal History Statement (PH) at
Click here --> my.azpost.gov and share it with the Phoenix Police Department.
- Record your AZPOST ID Number
Complete the eligibily questionnaire Click here --> Register for Police Lateral (in the search box type "Police Lateral"). Be sure to include your AZPOST ID Number for your PH.
- Once the eligibility questionnaire is complete, please allow up to 3-4 weeks to be notified if you are selected to begin the hiring process.
- Upon review of the background packet, only the highest qualified applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.
- See "Apply!" tab on homepage for hiring process steps.
Out-of-State AZ Waiver Process
For more information on the waiver test qualification process and timelines, please visit the AZPOST waiver website:
Click here: --> AZPOST Waiver Process
Applicants that are hired for a lateral police officer positition must meet/pass the following components during advanced training:
- Firearms Qualification
- Tactical Driving Qualification
- Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
- Written Test (comprehensive test divided into three blocks)
- Study material will be provided.
Application Steps
- Step 1: Complete an AZPOST Personal History Statement (PH) at
Click here --> my.azpost.gov and share it with the Phoenix Police Department.
- Record your AZPOST ID Number
Step 2: Complete the eligibily questionnaire Click here --> Register for Police Lateral (in the search box type "Police Lateral"). Be sure to include your AZPOST ID Number for your PH.
- Once the eligibility questionnaire is complete, allow 1-2 weeks to be notified if you are selected to begin the hiring process.
- Upon review of the background packet, only the highest qualified applicants will be contacted and invited for a 1st Trip.
**Initially hired as a recruit pending successful completion of waiver exams. Promoted to officer at a higher step (4 - 8) based on years of experience prior to FTO. Out-of-state laterals hired as recruits who do not successfully complete the necessary waiver exams within the times allotted or do not qualify with their firearm may be offered a police recruit position or be separated.**
Does Phoenix offer hiring bonuses?
Yes! 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.
