Lateral Transfer - Police Officer/Peace Officer - March 2026

About This Position Apply for this job if you are AZPOST Certified or if you are a sworn peace officer outside the State of Arizona with at least one year of experience. The Phoenix Police Department is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus to new Police Officers. The bonus will be paid in two equal installments: on your check after swearing in as a Phoenix Police Officer and on your check after successful completion of probation. If you are referred by a current city employee, that employee may receive a $2,500 referral bonus when you are hired and have passed probation. The referring city employee and employee ID must be specified on the application. Note: Prior to applying, please visit to complete your electronic background. You must receive your AZPOST number before submitting the application. The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through outreach and engagement while adhering to the highest standards and the guiding values of the P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Employee Excellence. Police Officers perform general duties in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and enforcement of state laws and ordinances. Successful applicants will be required to complete the City of Phoenix post-academy. To review the process in more detail, visit Salary Pay Range: $35.75 – $51.84 hourly / $74,360 – $107,827 annually. Hiring Range: $35.75 – $47.23 hourly / $74,360 – $98,238 annually. Benefits Police Officers who meet performance standards are eligible for annual merit step increases of approximately 5% up to a maximum base pay of $51.84 hourly, $107,827 annually. Bilingual incentive pay and productivity enhancement pay available for qualified officers. Nightshift/weekend differential pay available. Compensatory time buy back option. Paid court overtime. Additional benefits include: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions. 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) for birth, adoption, or foster care placement within 12 months. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 004 Benefits. Minimum Qualifications Arizona applicants must have an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification and be in good standing. Applicants certified in another state must have at least one full year of experience as a first responder (excluding academy, administrative and training assignments, or jail detention officer duties). The position 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 over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust. For pre‑screening and driving positions, click here. The City job description can be found here. Recruitment Dates Recruitment closes March 31, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This recruitment and any interview process may be used by multiple hiring managers and departments throughout the City to fill 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 candidates will 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 need computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work offers frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. Subscribe to receive email notifications about new employment opportunities. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. REFERENCE Police Officer, JC:62210, ID# 58240, 3/1/2026, 12 mos., BL, Benefits: 004 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr