POLICE OFFICER – NEW RECRUIT
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Online applications will be accepted beginning January 24, 2024, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on February 21, 2024.
Faxed, mailed, hardcopy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the process. Applications will be accepted per the rules posted at www.tempe.gov/policejobs and can be viewed by selecting the “Apply”” button on the main page.
The written examination and physical agility test will occur by invitation only. Candidates who successfully apply will be contacted by email within 10 days of the online application closing date with more information. Those invited to test will be provided specific test information to include the time and location of the test. Notification will be made by email only. Ensure you check your email, to include the junk mailbox.
The AzPOST & TPD PH Face Sheet, Release & FCRA&D packet and other information including instructions to fill out the online Arizona POST background questionnaire will be included in the notification email if you are invited to test. You are encouraged to begin filling out the questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure you have ample time to complete all sections.
Those who have not completed the questionnaire and have all required items will not be permitted to test.
ANNUAL ENTRANCE SALARY
$70,651
$3,500 HIRING BONUS- Candidates selected for hire and employed will receive the first part of the hiring bonus, $1,750 upon completion of the Police Academy and the remaining $1,750 upon successfully completion of probation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from the police academy.
Must be a US citizen at time of application.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent at time of application.
Must meet all City of Tempe and Arizona POST minimum requirements to test.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS
Physical agility test
Written examination
Background interview
Polygraph examination
Physical agility retest
Psychological evaluation
Medical examination
Applicants selected to participate in the process will participate in a physical agility test and written examination on the same day.
The police department will use the results of the physical agility test and written examination to invite candidates for further consideration; to include the background interview, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination including drug testing and physical agility retest.
Candidates will remain on an eligibility list for one (1) year from the date of application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For the complete job description go to: https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-resources/careers/job-descriptions
FLSA Non- Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Officer’s Association (TOA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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