Police Officer Recruit

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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT





Hiring 90+ Officers in 2006


Salary Range & Benefits:
$44,740.80-$63,440.00


Within 12 months pay increases to $49,379.20.


For those with Montgomery GI Bill benefits, you can use the money while attending the Police Academy and the FTO Program. The current rate is an extra $878.90 per month!
We offer an expedited process for out of state applicants. The first visit requires a stay for 4 to 5 days (if you are able) and the second visit will be for a conditional job offer.
Earn 57 college credits for completing the Police Academy and the Field Training Program.


Money Magazine Ranks Mesa, Arizona as the 3rd best big city. See article.


http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/PL0446000.html


The Mesa Police Department offers a comprehensive benefits package (Refer to www.cityofmesa.org/police/hiring for details)


Job Description :
A Police Officer-Recruit attends the Mesa Police Department Academy, which is certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level peace officer. Responsibilities include interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population, employing discretion in solving problems, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, writing police reports and assisting the public.


Minimum Qualifications :
Requires a High School diploma or GED, At least 21 years of age by graduation from Police Academy (no upper age requirements), possess an Arizona Class D Driver's License by hire date, U.S. citizen, no felony convictions or a dishonorable discharge from military service.


How To Apply:
Please check out our website for testing information, testing dates and to download an application.


Contact Information
Mesa Police Department
130 N. Robson Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
Email police.jobs@cityofmesa.org
Phone 480 644-3301 or 800-884-5480





Also accepting OUT-OF-STATE and IN-STATE


POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL





For information contact:





(480) 644-4869