Police Officer

Glendale Police Department; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glendale Police Department seeks qualified applicants for Police Officer roles in Glendale, Arizona. Candidates should be ready to uphold public safety, perform patrol duties, and respond to emergencies with professionalism and discretion.

Current postings indicate a one-day testing process and a selection schedule; applicants must meet educational and certification requirements and will engage in the testing sequence including physical assessment and written components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Arizona POST Certification required for Police Officer.
• Knowledge of modern police work and law enforcement methods.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service involving crimes, emergencies and public safety incidents.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information and actions taken.
• Performs general law enforcement duties and routine patrol activities.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by E-Mail. Please be sure to use a valid E-Mail address on your application and check your E-Mail regularly.

ONE DAY TESTING PROCESS

Applicants may now complete their entire testing process all in one day (Physical Assessment Exam, Written Essay and Oral Board Interview). Testing date is listed below:

Saturday November 14, 2026

Once all applications have been received and screened, selected applicants will receive an E-Mail invitation by Thursday, October 29, 2026, allowing them to self-schedule for their testing date.

ABOUT GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Located on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Glendale is a culturally diverse community with over 255,000 residents. Glendale is also an exciting sports, shopping, and entertainment destination, famous for its well-preserved charm.

The Glendale Police Department employs 459 sworn officers and 165 civilian employees. The Department is organized into three functional bureaus: the Operations Bureau, the Investigative and Administrative Services Bureau, and the Support Services Bureau. Under these bureaus are six divisions: Administrative Services, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Gateway Patrol and Foothills Patrol. New officers can expect to serve in one of the two patrol divisions for their first two years following field training, after which time they can apply for any number of specialty assignments. These include SWAT, Bomb Squad, K-9, Motors, Detective, Vehicular Crimes, Training and others.

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• Patrols assigned area of the City, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations.
• Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems.
• Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information.
• Participates in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
• Performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients; performs surveillance operations.
• Performs a variety of general and specialized criminal investigations involving property and persons crimes; gathers evidence; preserves crime scene; prepares cases for prosecution.
• Provides training on gang-related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, impact weapons and other related police topics.
• Writes and executes search warrants.
• Serves court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders.
• Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines.
• Appears in court as the States witness and delivers testimony.
• Provides police services at various special events in the City.
• Present public relations programs to school age and adult groups; presents other programs and participates in community functions.
• Performs assigned personnel functions in the area of recruitment, training and record keeping.
• Performs squad supervisory duties as required; maintains police supplies at stations.
• Performs specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Police Officer Recruit:

High school graduate or equivalent

Police Officer:

High school graduate or equivalent and have an active Arizona POST Certification

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods
• Federal, State and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations
• General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities
• Problem oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources
• Methods of