Police Recruit: Start Your Public Safety Career & Training

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick leave

Personal Leave

Bereavement Leave

Benefits Presentation 2026

Arizona State Retirement System

Public Safety Retirement System

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking Police Recruits to join the Peoria Police Department. This entry-level role trains through the Police Academy while learning the department's operations.

Ideal candidates are 21+, hold a HS diploma, can obtain AZPOST certification, pass background and polygraph, and hold a valid AZ driver's license. Testing dates are scheduled and applicants should prepare.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess or obtain AZPOST certification.
• Must be able to pass a police background check.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph test.
• Must possess or able to obtain a valid AZ Driver's License.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Background check clearance

Polygraph examination

AZPOST certification

AZ Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking Police Recruits to join the Peoria Police Department. This entry-level role trains through the Police Academy while learning the department's operations.

Ideal candidates are 21+, hold a HS diploma, can obtain AZPOST certification, pass background and polygraph, and hold a valid AZ driver's license. Testing dates are scheduled and applicants should prepare.