Police Recruit: $7.5K Bonus, Paid Training, Impact

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

Community Policing

Training

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking Police Recruits for the Phoenix Police Department in Phoenix, AZ. A $7,500 hiring bonus is paid in three installments, with additional $2,500 referral bonus possible for referred hires. Recruits attend a 26-week paid academy before becoming Police Officers.

There are competitive benefits, including pension, health plans, tuition reimbursement up to $6,500 per year, and other employee perks. Recruitment closes 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Must be at least 20 years old within two months of application; 21 before academy graduation.
• High school diploma, home school diploma, or GED equivalency.
• Police positions require polygraph and background suitability as described.

Responsibilities

• Attend a 26-week paid training program at the Phoenix Regional Police Academy.
• After academy, officers are certified and promoted to Police Officer.
• Recruitment closes October 31, 2026; process may be used for multiple vacancies across city departments.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Phoenix is seeking Police Recruits for the Phoenix Police Department in Phoenix, AZ. A $7,500 hiring bonus is paid in three installments, with additional $2,500 referral bonus possible for referred hires. Recruits attend a 26-week paid academy before becoming Police Officers.

There are competitive benefits, including pension, health plans, tuition reimbursement up to $6,500 per year, and other employee perks. Recruitment closes 26 October 2026.