Police Recruit-October 2026

Goodyear Police Department; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical clinic at no cost

Take home vehicle

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Paid time off

Retirement healthcare

Enhanced vacation

Job summary

The Goodyear Police Department in Goodyear, AZ is seeking candidates for the Police Officer role. The position involves patrolling designated areas, enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, educating the public on safety, and performing administrative duties.

Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, clear communication, sound judgment, empathy, physical fitness, and a commitment to community service. Relocation assistance and a signing bonus are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age by academy graduation.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive background screening including polygraph, psychological evaluation and medical screening.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas and enforce state laws and City ordinances.
• Respond to emergency situations and incidents.
• Educate the public regarding safety and security.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

Skills

Moral integrity

Clear communication

Judgment/decisiveness

Empathy

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Community service

Job description

This position is eligible for relocation assistance and a 4K signing bonus

Annual salary (In Academy) will reflect $77,146.98. Upon graduation, annual salary will reflect $81,004.33

POPAT, Written and Pre-Screen Testing: 11/14/2026

Interview: 11/21/2026

This position patrols designated areas, enforces state laws and City ordinances, responds to emergency situations, educates the public regarding safety and security, and performs administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
• Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
• Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
• Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
• A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

The city of Goodyear offers the following benefits:

• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee
• Take home vehicle for police officers
• The interview process overview
• Candidate schedule
• Sample interview questions
• Candidate profiles
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement healthcare
• Up to $5,250 for tuition assistance and many other benefits
• Enhanced vacation benefit (upon meeting certain criteria)

We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values: Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited to test. A review of the AZPOST questionnaire is included in the screening process.

All applicants are required to bring a completed liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation

PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION, WRITTEN EXAM AND PRESCREEN

• Date: 11/14/2026
• Time: 7:00AM
• Check in Time: 7:00AM
• Test Time: 7:15AM
• Failure to self-schedule and/or late arrival will result in an immediate withdrawal from the recruitment
• Physical Agility Evaluation Location: Goodyear Police Department, 11 N 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338
• The order of each segments will be POPAT, written exam and prescreen. You will need to be successful in each step to move forward to the next. Failure in a section will result in an immediate removal from the process.

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS

• Oral interview Location: 11/21/2026
• Scheduling and timeslots are TBD

Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)

• Run a 99-yard obstacle course
• Lift and drag 165-pound dummy
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid fence climb
• 500-yard run
• Push Ups (M-35/F-16)
• Time Limit: None
• Sit Ups (M-38/F-20)
• Time Limit: 60 seconds

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW(11/21/2026 at Goodyear City Hall; 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395)

Applicants who pass the physical agility, written examination and pre-screen questions may be invited back to be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel comprised of sworn and civilian members of the Goodyear Police Department. Applicants will be evaluated on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, communication skills, demeanor and appearance. Applicants unsuccessful in passing the oral board interview will be eligible to re-apply after 60 days from the testing date.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

After successful completion of the oral board interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION

Applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state licensed police polygraph examiner. The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION

Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be 21 years of age by graduation of the academy; a citizen of the United States; have a valid Driver's License; and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be able to pass required tests outlined below and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to test, and a review of AZPOST questionnaire is included in the screening process.

Every step of the hiring process should be considered part of the “interview” and be treated professionally. This includes every interaction with police staff and contracted personnel. Attire for the fitness test should be athletic but conservative and for the remaining portions of the process applicants should dress professionally.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as