Police Officer Recruit

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Diversity & inclusion

Business casual dress

Medical plans + dental + vision

Vacation 122 hours first year

Sick leave 96 hours first year

12 holidays + Winter Break

ASRS retirement system with city match

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Descripción de la vacante

City of Chandler is seeking Police Officer Recruit to join the Chandler Police Department as a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The role involves a wide variety of shifts, including days, swing, and nights, plus weekends and holidays.

A 12-month probation period applies, with a starting salary of $36.71 per hour and a $1,500 hiring incentive paid in two installments. All applicants must meet AZPOST standards and other qualifications.

Formación

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation.
• Must be able to meet the 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.
• Possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Conocimientos

Physical fitness

Interpersonal skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

21 years by academy graduation

AZPOST health standards

US citizenship

Valid Driver's License

Descripción del empleo

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

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.

For additional information, please visit the Chandler Police Department careers page.

All applicants must attain a favorable score in each of the examination phases to qualify for the next phase. Human Resources reserves the right to change the process without notification if deemed necessary. This process will take a minimum of two months to complete. Job offers will only be made when positions become available. A register of qualified applicants will be kept for six (6) months should additional vacancies occur.

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

• 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 three (3) 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.