Police Recruit

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Police Recruit position. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in law enforcement while making a positive impact on the community. As a recruit, you'll gain first-hand experience in police operations and serve in a training capacity at the Police Academy. The position emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness, and exceptional customer service. If you're passionate about serving your community and pursuing a career in law enforcement, this is the perfect opportunity to start your journey in a supportive and thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for law enforcement and community service.
• Ability to work in a team and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Learn police operations through observation and participation.
• Serve in a training capacity while attending the Police Academy.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tell me more…..The ideal candidate will have a passion for law enforcement and making a positive impact on the community, as well as committed to teamwork and delivering excellent customer service. The Police Recruit position within the Police Department performs the following tasks:

• Learn operations of the Police Department first-hand through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Serve in a training capacity while attending the Police Academy.

Below are the testing dates scheduled for this application period.

POPAT and Written Test Dates

• Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm
• Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:30 am
• Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 6:00 am

If you are unable to attend one of the listed test dates, you may be eligible to complete the written test and POPAT at another time, please contact Recruitment and Training Manager Heather Morrell.

Test Location

Peoria Police Department Public Safety Facility
23100B North Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383

There is limited parking; please park in the lot directly south of the station. If the lot fills, vehicles may be parked along the front of the Police Department.

Testing Information

• You are required to visit ~~~ to create a profile and complete the AZPOST Personal History Form. You will be required to submit your AZPOST PH User ID Number prior to the testing date.
• Appropriate attire for the entire testing date is physical fitness attire.
• Minimum passing score of 70%

POPAT - Physical Test

• If an applicant does not pass the POPAT on their first attempt, they will be eligible to retake the test during the scheduled testing dates during this testing period.
• The POPAT consists of the following events:
• 99 Yard Obstacle Course
• Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
• Body Drag
• Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet.
• Chain-link Fence
• Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards.
• Solid Fence Climb
• Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards.
• 500 Yard Run

Applicants that wish to practice the POPAT test are encouraged to attend the following scheduled POPAT practice dates. Physical Fitness Instructors will be available to help applicants complete the test. No written test will be given on these dates. You do not need to RSVP for the POPAT Practice; you can just show up at the address of the test location.

• Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 7:00 am
• Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 7:00 am

Oral Boards

Applicants that pass the POPAT and written tests are eligible to be scheduled for an oral board. Location and dates for the oral board are listed below:

Peoria Police Department
8351 West Cinnabar Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345

Oral Boards may also be conducted virtually.

• Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• Tuesday, March 11, 2025
• Tuesday, May 6, 2025
• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Background Investigations

Applicants will be scored based on the following criteria. After each testing date, the applicants will be ranked and backgrounds will be processed in rank order:

• POPAT Score
• Veteran's Points
• Oral Board Score

Employment Dates

Tentative Start Date - Monday, October 13, 2025

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.