Police Officer Recruit
About the Role
The City of Chandler Police Department is seeking qualified individuals to join as a Police Officer Recruit. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. The work schedule is subject to a wide variety of shifts, including day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Salary and Incentives
- Starting Salary: $35.58 per hour
- Hiring Incentive (new to the City of Chandler): $1,500 paid in two installments—$750 upon hire with first paycheck and $750 upon successful completion of probation.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- At least 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation
- Meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards
- Meet AZPOST medical standards for vision, color vision, hearing, and others
- United States citizen at time of application submittal
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Hiring Process
The selection process includes multiple stages. All applicants must attain a favorable score in each phase to qualify for the next. The process will take a minimum of two months to complete. Job offers are made when positions become available, and a register of qualified applicants will be kept for six months should additional vacancies occur.
Steps include:
- NeoGov Application Submission
- NTN Written Examination (instructions provided by Human Resources after application; results are good for 12 months; passing score places candidate on eligibility list)
- AZPOST PH Form Submission (instructions provided after passing written exam)
- Physical Agility Test and Oral Board Interview (same day; must pass Physical Agility to proceed to Oral Board; out-of-state candidates must travel to Chandler)
- Background Investigation including eSoph Background Packet submission
- Background Interview
- Polygraph Examination
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination and Drug Screen
- Interview with Chief of Police
Disqualifiers
The following will disqualify an applicant from consideration:
- Not a United States Citizen
- No high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Will not be at least 21 years old at academy graduation
- Any felony conviction in Arizona, or a violation in another state that would be a felony if committed in Arizona
- Dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces
- Previously denied certified peace officer status, had status revoked, or current status suspended
- Illegally possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past two years
- Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or other dangerous drugs
- Used any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic (other than marijuana) in any combination in the past seven years, or exceeds a total of five times in lifetime, or more than once since age 21
- Conviction of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing movement of vehicles with such frequency as to indicate disrespect for traffic law and disregard for safety within the past three years (frequency level to be determined by Police Chief or designee)
Falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or deception in any stage of this process will result in immediate removal from consideration.
Who We Are
The Chandler Police Department serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents with 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians. The organization is divided into Patrol Operations Division (three precincts: Main Station, Desert Breeze, and Chandler Heights), Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division. Our mission is "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement."
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Business casual dress code, with jeans on Fridays
- Three medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage
- 122 hours paid vacation accrued in first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 96 hours paid sick leave accrued in first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at year-end
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Arizona State Retirement System with 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually ($3,200 for part-time employees)
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership