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Lateral Transfer - Police Officer/Peace Officer - July 2026

City of Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$36.46–$52.87/hrFull-time

About the role

The Phoenix Police Department is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus to new Police Officer/PD Peace Officers. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as follows: on your check after swearing in as a Phoenix Police Officer and on your check following successful completion of probation. In addition, if you are referred to apply by a current city employee, that city employee may receive a bonus of $2,500 when you have successfully been hired and passed probation. The name of the referring city employee and employee ID must be specified on the job application at time of submission in order for the payments to be awarded.

Note: Prior to being able to apply, please visit https://my.azpost.gov/ to complete your electronic background. You must complete this step and receive your AZPOST number for your application.

Salary

Pay Range: $36.46 - $52.87 hourly / $75,847.20 - $109,984.16 annually.
Hiring Range: $36.46 - $48.17 hourly / $75,847.20 - $100,193.60 annually.

The above comprehensive benefits package, plus:

  • Bilingual incentive pay and productivity enhancement pay available for qualified officers.
  • Nightshift/weekend differential pay available.
  • Compensatory time buy back option.
  • Paid court overtime.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

  • Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
  • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
  • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
  • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
  • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Employer paid long-term disability
  • Free Bus/light rail pass
  • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
  • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
  • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

Minimum Qualifications

  • AZ applicants must have an AZ Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification and be in good standing.
  • Applicants certified in another state other than Arizona, must have at least one full year of experience as a first responder (excluding academy, administrative and training assignments, or jail detention officer duties).
  • This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. Employees are required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority.
  • Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
  • Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes July 31, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

How to Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

We Are Here To Help

  • Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
  • If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
  • Americorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Reference

Police Officer, JC:62210, ID# 58240, 7/1/2026, 12 mos., BL, Benefits: 004

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