Police Officer Recruit

Chandler Police Department; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive environment

Business casual dress; jeans on Friday

Medical plans; dental and vision

Vacation: 122 hours first year

Sick leave: 96 hours first year

12 holidays; Winter Break

Volunteer time off: up to 8 hours/year

ASRS retirement with 100% city match

Deferred compensation contributions

Wellness program with $350 incentive

Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year

Recreation Center membership

Job summary

The City of Chandler Police Department is seeking qualified individuals to join as a Police Officer Recruit. This regular, full-time, non-exempt position includes benefits, a 12-month probation, and a starting pay of $36.71 per hour. The role involves working a variety of shifts including day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays.

An additional hiring incentive of $1,500 is paid in two installments. Applicants must meet AZPOST standards, be US citizens, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be 21 years of age by academy graduation.
• Must meet AZPOST health standards and medical requirements.
• Be a United States citizen at the time of application submittal.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Officer Recruit. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position work schedule is subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays). This position requires a 12-month probation period.

Starting Salary: $36.71 per hour | Physical Agility and Oral Interview Date: Saturday, February 6th, 2027 (save the date)

Hiring Incentive:

This position is eligible for a new employee hiring incentive payment of - $1,500 paid in two installments, $750 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $750 paid upon successful completion of Probation. Rehires and current employees are not eligible for the incentive payment.

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Physical Agility and Oral Board Test Date

The following steps are required to participate in the Chandler Police Department physical fitness testing and oral interviews currently scheduled for Saturday, February 6th, 2027. If you do not complete the following steps, you will not be allowed to participate in the testing process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Must be 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation;
• Must be able to meet the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards;
• Applicants must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and other AZPOST medical standards.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application submittal; and
• Possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to complete a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

CITY OF CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT DISQUALIFIERS

The following will disqualify you from consideration as a City of Chandler Police Officer applicant:

• If you are not a United States Citizen.
• If you have not received your high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• If you will not be at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• If you have any felony conviction in Arizona, or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• If you have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• If you have been previously denied certified peace officer status or had your certified peace officer status revoked or your current certified peace officer status is suspended.
• If you have illegally possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years
• If you have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• If you have used (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeds a total of five (5) times in your lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.
• Conviction of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic law and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past (3) three years. Acceptable frequency level to be determined by Police Chief or his designee.

FALSIFICATION, OMISSION, MISREPRESENTATION, OR DECEPTION IN ANY STAGE OF THIS PROCESS WILL RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM CONSIDERATION.