Police Officer Recruit — Start Your Academy Training

City of Mesa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bachelor's Degree Incentive $500

Master's Degree Incentive $1000

Job summary

City of Mesa Police Department seeks Police Officer Recruits to join a rigorous training and testing pathway. Recruits with higher education incentives may be eligible for financial incentives upon completing the Field Training Officer Program.

Candidates must meet minimum qualifications, pass testing, and complete academy and field training to become a Police Officer. The recruitment emphasizes safety, integrity, and service to the Mesa community.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED is required.
• Age: At least 21 years by graduation from the Police Academy.
• Vision requirements per AZPOST with specified corrections.
• License: Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Citizenship: United States citizen.
• Background investigation and polygraph required.
• Pre-employment medical, psychological tests and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attend Mesa Police Department Academy and perform entry-level law enforcement duties.
• Engage in patrol methods, community relations, and emergency response.
• After academy and field training, rotate through assignments and potential promotions.

Education

Graduation From High School Or GED.

Job description

City of Mesa Police Department seeks Police Officer Recruits to join a rigorous training and testing pathway. Recruits with higher education incentives may be eligible for financial incentives upon completing the Field Training Officer Program.

Candidates must meet minimum qualifications, pass testing, and complete academy and field training to become a Police Officer. The recruitment emphasizes safety, integrity, and service to the Mesa community.