Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $34.52 – $50.02 Hourly.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Arizona State Certified Applicant: Police Officers certified in Arizona, must have completed an AZPOST approved academy program and have successfully been certified by AZPOST as a peace officer and currently be in good standing; OR
• Out-of-State Certified Applicant: Police officers certified in a state other than Arizona or certified by a federal law enforcement agency, must have 1 year of experience and currently employed as a peace officer or have resigned in good standing from an agency within 30 months of application. In addition, peace officers with certifications other than from Arizona will need to meet all AZPOST requirements for the waiver process to gain Arizona peace officer certification without attending a formal academy; and
• Must be 21 years of age; and
• Meet or exceed the physical standards established by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST); and
• Be a citizen of the United States of America; and
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.