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Recruit Applicants: The first step in the process is the written exam. It is NOT necessary to submit an application prior to participating in the written test. We will have two tests every other month (please review the test dates through the link below) There will be a maximum of 80 people admitted to each test. This will be a first come first serve basis.

IF YOU ARE AN AZPOST CERTIFIED OFFICER WISHING TO LATERAL PLEASE CONTACT DET. PEARSALL AT 480-782-4127 OR DET. JOHNSON 480-782-4114

Attention Arizona POST Certified Officer Applicants: In order to test as an AZPOST certified lateral officer you must be currently employed as an Arizona state certified police officer or have resigned from an Arizona police agency while in good standing within the past 12 months and retained your AZPOST certification. Officers who have an AZPOST certification are not required to take the written test and begin the test process at the physical agility test. AZPOST certified officers should contact a background investigator, DET. PEARSALL AT 480-782-4127 OR DET. JOHNSON 480-782-4114 for further details.

Attention Out of State Lateral Police Officer Applicants: Officers certified in states other than Arizona will not be required to take the written test and will start in the process at the physical agility test. Out of state lateral officers must have worked 24 of the last thirty-six months prior to the date of application and be in or left the agency in good standing. Out of state lateral officers may be able to gain AZPOST certification through the waiver process and if successfully completed will not have to attend an academy. Out of state lateral officers should contact a background investigator, DET. PEARSALL AT 480-782-4127 OR DET. JOHNSON 480-782-4114 for further details. Out of state applicants needing accommodations can use the link below.

TEST AND APPLICATION PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED EVERY OTHER MONTH. CHECK LINK BELOW FOR TEST DATES.

Order for Testing : (All applicants must pass each test to qualify for the next phase. The application process may vary if determined necessary.)

Written Exam
Physical Agility Test
Oral Board (Bring completed background packet to intervew)
Pre-polygraph Interview
Command Interview
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Profile
Background Investigation
Interview with the Chief of Police
Medical Examination

NOTE: The entire hiring process will take approximately 2-3 months to complete. Appointments will be made only when vacancies occur.

Written Test Requirements:

YOU MUST be twenty one years of age to take the written test
Bring picture ID to the testing site. If you do not have a picture ID, you will NOT be allowed into the testing site.
DO NOT bring carry items. This includes purses, backpacks, briefcases, cameras, recorders, weapons, etc.
Applicants who fail any portion of the test/examination process cannot re-apply/test for the same job classification until the next testing date.

Written Exam Test Location: Written exams are held at the Chandler Police Department - Desert Breeze Substation at 251 N. Desert Breeze Blvd West, Chandler, AZ 85226

Physical Agility Test Requirements

Bring completed waiver form to test.
Bring completed application to test.
Bring picture ID to the testing site. If you do not have a picture ID you will NOT be allowed to participate in the test.
Wear appropriate exercise clothing as the test is outdoors.
It is your responsibility to remain properly hydrated.

Physical Agility Test Location: The test is held at the Desert Breeze Substation - 251 W. Desert Breeze Blvd.

Applicants successful in passing the physical agility test will be scheduled for an oral board interview and command interview on the following Monday and Tuesday, contingent on successful completion of each step. Applicants MUST BE AVAILABLE for the oral boards and command interviews to remain active in the hiring process. The remaining steps in the hiring/application process will be scheduled with each successful applicant individually.