Police Officer Recruit

To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Must be 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation
• Must be able to meet the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards
• Applicants must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and other AZPOST medical standards
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application submittal
• Possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year
• Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Hiring Incentive: $3,500 paid in two installments