Police Officer Recruit

Salary: $35.87 Hourly
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number: 2600336
Department: Police
Division: 2080-POLICE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Opening Date: 04/11/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Announcement
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).

Note: You may apply for this position every 6-months. If duplicate applications are submitted, the first application will be accepted and all other applications will be rejected.

Starting Salary: $35.58 per hour

Hiring Incentive :


For those that are new to the City of Chandler - $3,500 paid in two installments, $1,750 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $1,750 paid upon successful completion of Probation. You will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

Test Date:

The following steps are required to participate in the Chandler Police Department physical fitness testing and oral interviews currently scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026 . If you do not complete the following steps, you will not be allowed to participate in the testing.

Written Examination:

After submitting your application, you will be contacted by the City of Chandler, Human Resources Department with complete instructions on how and when to complete the required written examination. The written examination is offered through the National Testing Network (NTN). The NTN offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Here are a few other important items.

After receiving written examination instructions from Human Resources, sign up to take the examination right away. Once you have taken the examination, be sure to share your results with the City of Chandler. Your examination results are good for 12-months; however, if you took the examination previously, you do not need to take it again. All applicants who receive a passing score on the examination, will be placed on the department's eligibility list.

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to City of Chandler Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on City of Chandler Police Department's eligibility list. The City of Chandler Police Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

The NTN is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. The NTN service does not replace the City of Chandler Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to City of Chandler Police Department where the final decisions are made.

AZ POST PH Form:

After completing and passing the NTN written examination, applicants will be contacted by the City of Chandler, Human Resources Department with complete instructions on how and when to complete the AZPOST PH Form. Applicants are required to submit the Form and share your Form ID number with Chandler PD. Upon receiving the AZPOST Form, the Chandler Police Department will evaluate the information shared and make decision to invite successful applicants to the physical fitness testing and oral interviews.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Chandler PD at


Hiring Process:

• NeoGov Application Submission
• NTN Written Examination
• AZPOST PH Form Submission

Physical Agility Test and Oral Board Interview

• The Oral Board Interview will be the same day as the Physical Agility Test.
• You will be given your time slot after you pass the PT.
• Please reserve this whole day so you can complete both.
• You must pass the PT to move forward to the Oral Board Interview.
• If you do not pass the PT, you will be eligible to reapply and test again at a future date.
• Out of State candidates must travel to the City of Chandler to complete the Physical Agility Test and Oral Board Interview - no exceptions

Background Investigation

• eSoph Background Packet Submission (must complete after passing the Physical Agility Test and Oral Board Interview)
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination and Drug Screen
• Interview with Chief of Police

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, " To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement ." We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• 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
• Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Must be 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation;
• Must be able to meet the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards;
• Applicants must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and other AZPOST medical standards.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application submittal; and
• Possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

For additional information, please visit the careers page.

All applicants must attain a favorable score in each of the examination phases to qualify for the next phase. 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.
CITY OF CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT DISQUALIFIERS

The following will disqualify you from consideration as a City of Chandler Police Officer applicant:

• If you are not a United States Citizen.
• If you have not received your high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• If you will not be at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• If you have any felony conviction in Arizona, or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
• If you have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• If you have been previously denied certified peace officer status or had your certified peace officer status revoked or your current certified peace officer status is suspended.
• If you have illegally possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past two (2) years
• If you have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or other dangerous drugs.
• If you have used (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years or exceeds a total of five (5) times in your lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21.
• Conviction of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic law and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past (3) three years. Acceptable frequency level to be determined by Police Chief or his designee.

FALSIFICATION, OMISSION, MISREPRESENTATION, OR DECEPTION IN ANY STAGE OF THIS PROCESS WILL RESULT IN YOUR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM CONSIDERATION.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please