Police Recruit / Police Officer

Police Officer






Please Read Application Instructions Carefully.


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Interested Phoenix Police Department applicant:


Thank you for your interest in the Phoenix Police Department


Please log onto our Website at www.phoenix.gov/POLICE for testing dates, locations and times.
No pre-registration or notification is required:


You simply choose a written test date that meets your needs and show up on that date dressed in casual clothing (Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sweats, running shoes, etc.) Be sure to bring a photo ID to the test site. Your application is your admission. Do not mail your application to the City of Phoenix.


Applicants must successfully pass the written test before advancing to the physical agility test. Applicants who pass the written exam are encouraged to take the next available physical agility test.


Our hiring process is outlined below:


1) On the chosen written test date




General Knowledge Written Test (169 questions) 2 hour time limit


Applicants who pass the Written Test will move on in the process:


2) Physical Agility Examination




(Consists of a 1.5 mile run, maximum sit-ups in 1 minute, maximum push ups and scaling a 6 foot block wall)


Requirements are listed in the test packet and on-line at www.phoenix.gov/POLICE under processing procedures


Applicants who successfully complete both the written and physical agility exams will be given a background packet to complete and return to the Phoenix Police Department Employment Services Office.


620 W. Washington Street


Phoenix, AZ. 85003 First Floor


Once your background packet is received, we will review it for completeness and accuracy. If you qualify, you will be contacted to continue in the process.


3) Background Interview


4) Polygraph Examination


5) Drug Screen


6) Essay Assessment


CONDITIONAL HIRE


7) Psychological Evaluation


8) Medical Examination


Requirements:




High School Diploma or GED


20 1/2 Years Old (No Max Age Limit)


US Citizenship


No Felony Convictions


Good Driving Record (no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years)


Must meet AZPOST drug standards





Out of state applicants MAY be able to complete the process to the point of conditional hire on their second trip to Phoenix.












Applications


The application may be picked up at the city's Personnel Department Application Office, 135 N. Second Ave. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and from 8 am to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.


You may also download an application from the internet by Clicking Here. This application is in Microsoft Word .doc format.


To obtain an application by mail, please call (602) 262-6277 or e-mail us at persapps@phoenix.gov.
E-mail requests for applications must include the title of recruitment, your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number. The application will be mailed to you.



BRING YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE TEST.


For additional information, you can call the Phoenix Police Department Employment Services Bureau 602-262-6925 or try our new toll free number at


1-866-PHX-JOBS.