Police Recruit - Phoenix Police Department - July 2026

About This Position

The Phoenix Police Department is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus to new Police Recruit. This bonus will be paid in three equal installments as follows: on your first check, 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.

POLICE RECRUIT HIRING PROCESS

Visit www.JOINPHXPD.com to access the online application portal and begin your journey toward a rewarding career in law enforcement. After the successful submission of your online application, you will be contacted by Police Employment Services to complete the Police Officer Physical Agility Assessment (POPAT).

To learn more about the next steps in the hiring process, and qualification, go to www.JOINPHXPD.com.

SALARY

Police recruits are paid during the 26-week Police Academy an hourly rate of $34.39/hour or $71,531.20 annually. After successful completion of the police academy, new officers will earn $36.46/hour or $75,847.20 annually. Opportunities are possible for additional compensation from overtime and/or off-duty work are available. Officers receive annual increases and can earn up to $52.87/hour or $109,984.16 annually.

Benefits, Pension Information

• Comprehensive benefits package including: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, 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.

• For more details, visit: Unit 004 Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants are to be at least 20.5 years old within two months of the date of application.
• Must be 21 years of age before graduating from the academy.
• United States citizenship.
• A high school diploma, home school diploma, or a GED equivalency.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the polygraph and background standards that are appropriate to sworn positions.

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.

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REFERENCE

POLICE RECRUIT (NC), JC:62200, ID# 58884, 7/1/2026, 12 mos.