Police Recruit

City of Apache Junction Economic Development; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

City of Apache Junction Police Department seeks Police Recruit to join the Public Safety division in Apache Junction, AZ. The role offers an hourly wage and requires AZPOST certification within six months of appointment, plus successful completion of the recruitment process including a physical fitness test, written exam, and interview.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, U.S. citizenship, and meeting minimum age and academy requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old by graduation from AZ police academy or enrolled/graduated and AZPOST certification within 30 days of appointment.
• Testing includes physical fitness test, written exam, and interview with a total score of 70% or greater to move forward.
• Background checks, employment verification, drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and staff to ethically achieve such goals; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Police procedures

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Police Recruit

Salary: $32.19 Hourly

Location: Apache Junction, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600100

Department: PUBLIC SAFETY

Division: Patrol

Opening Date: 09/17/2026

Closing Date: 2/25/2027 5:00 PM Arizona

Description

Hiring Rate - $32.19 hour

Positions assigned to this class provide quality services to the citizens of Apache Junction which includes the protection and preservation of life and property and the maintenance of an environment where people feel safe from crime and disorder; investigate crime and perform crime prevention work; enforce Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must possess a High School diploma or GED, be a citizen of the United States AND; 1. Be at least 21 years old by the time of graduation from an Arizona police academy, OR; 2. Currently enrolled in or graduated from an Arizona police academy within six (6) months of application and obtain AZPOST certification as a Peace Officer within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Recruit testing dates will be announced throughout the life of the job posting. Testing includes a physical fitness test, written exam, and interview. Candidates must pass the physical portion of the test to move on to the written exam, and must pass the written exam with a total score of 70% or greater to move forward to the interview process.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge

• Basic functions of a public safety operation.
• Geography of the City and the location of buildings.

Skills

• Learning police methods and procedures including but not limited to patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations and identification techniques.

Pre-employment Requirements

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) or able to achieve AZPOST certification within six (6) months of appointment. Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Terminal Operator (ACJIS) certification within four (4) months of appointment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work requires walking, running, climbing, sitting and driving. Required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds and exerting force between 20 and 50 pounds. Possible exposure to potentially hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations. May be in contact with hostile or resistant individuals.

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.