Police Recruit

Police Recruit

Application Deadline: July 26, 2026

Salary Range: Min $33.97 - Mid $33.97 - Max $33.97

Department: Police

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• At least 21 years old by time of academy graduation
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass a police background check
• Be able to pass a polygraph test
• Be able to obtain an AZPOST certification
• Possess or able to obtain a valid AZ Driver's License.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for law enforcement and making a positive impact on the community, as well as committed to teamwork and delivering excellent customer service. The Police Recruit position within the Police Department performs the following tasks:

• Learn operations of the Police Department first-hand through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Serve in a training capacity while attending the Police Academy.

Below are the testing dates scheduled for this application period.

Physical and Written Test Dates:

• Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• Saturday, August 1, 2026

If you are unable to attend one of the listed test dates, you may be eligible to complete the testing at another time, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request an alternative date.

Testing Information

Below is information about the testing process.

• You are required to visit to create a profile and complete the AZPOST Personal History Form. You will be required to submit your AZPOST PH User ID Number prior to the testing date.
• Appropriate attire for the entire testing date is physical fitness attire.

Physical Test

• If an applicant does not pass the physical on their first attempt, they will be eligible to retake the test prior to being given a final offer.
• The physical test consists of the following events:
• 1.5 mile run – 14 minutes 40 seconds
• Push-ups in 1 minute – 31
• Sit-ups in 1 minute – 34

Written Test

• The written test has a maximum time of 3 hours.

Oral Boards

• Applicants that pass the physical and written tests are eligible to be scheduled for an oral board. Dates for the oral board are listed below and may be conducted virtually, if you live out of state.
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Wednesday, July 15, 2026
• Thursday, August 6, 2026

Background Investigations

• Applicants will be scored based on the following criteria. After each testing date, the applicants will be ranked and backgrounds will be processed rank order.
• Physical Testing
• Written Score
• Veteran's Points
• Oral Board Score

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then Peoria is the place for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.