Police Officer Recruit

About the role

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Officer Recruit. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position work schedule is subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Participate in physical fitness testing and oral interviews.
• Complete the AZPOST PH Form.
• Pass the NTN written examination.
• Pass the physical agility test and oral board interview.
• Pass the background investigation.
• Pass the polygraph examination.
• Pass the psychological evaluation.
• Pass the medical examination and drug screen.
• Interview with the Chief of Police.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Age 21 by the time of academy graduation.
• Able to meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards.
• Meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and AZPOST medical standards.
• A citizen of the United States at the time of application submission.
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet the AZPOST physical health standards.
• Must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and AZPOST medical standards.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of application submission.
• Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must not have any felony convictions in Arizona or violations in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Must not have previously denied certified peace officer status or had their certified peace officer status revoked or suspended.
• Must not have illegally possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years.
• Must not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• Must not have used (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeded a total of five (5) times in their lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Physical fitness and endurance.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safety.

Benefits

• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community.
• Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year.
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees.
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.

Pay

$35.87 per hour.

Schedule

Subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.

Pay

$35.87 per hour.

Schedule

Subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Qualifiers

• Not a United States Citizen.
• No high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Not at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• Any felony conviction in Arizona or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Previously denied certified peace officer status or had their certified peace officer status revoked or suspended.
• Illegal possession or use of marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years.
• Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation for sale of marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• Use of (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeded a total of five (5) times in their lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.

Disqualifiers

• Not a United States Citizen.
• No high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Not at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• Any felony conviction in Arizona or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Previously denied certified peace officer status or had their certified peace officer status revoked or suspended.
• Illegal possession or use of marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years.
• Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation for sale of marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• Use of (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeded a total of five (5) times in their lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.

Human Resources

Human Resources reserves the right to change the process without notification if deemed necessary. This process will take a minimum of two months to complete. Job offers will only be made when positions become available. A register of qualified applicants will be kept for six (6) months should additional vacancies occur. This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 12-month probationary period. Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment. Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

Acceptable Frequency Level

To be determined by Police Chief or his designee.

Disqualifiers

• Not a United States Citizen.
• No high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Not at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• Any felony conviction in Arizona or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Previously denied certified peace officer status or had their certified peace officer status revoked or suspended.
• Illegal possession or use of marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years.
• Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation for sale of marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• Use of (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeded a total of five (5) times in their lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.

Human Resources

Human Resources reserves the right to change the process without notification if deemed necessary. This process will take a minimum of two months to complete. Job offers will only be made when positions become available. A register of qualified applicants will be kept for six (6) months should additional vacancies occur. This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 12-month probationary period. Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment. Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

Acceptable Frequency Level

To be determined by Police Chief or his designee.

Disqualifiers

• Not a United States Citizen.
• No high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Not at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• Any felony conviction in Arizona or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Previously denied certified peace officer status or had their certified peace officer status revoked or suspended.
• Illegal possession or use of marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years.