Police Officer

Salary: $76,691.68 - $107,913.00 Annually
Location : Main Station 6835 N. 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-04497
Department: Police Services
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Hours per Week: 40


Description
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by E-Mail. Please be sure to use a valid E-Mail address on your application and check your E-Mail regularly.
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ONE DAY TESTING PROCESS

Applicants may now complete their entire testing process all in one day (Physical Assessment Exam, Written Essay and Oral Board Interview). Testing date is listed below:

Saturday

September 19, 2026

Once all applications have been received and screened, selected applicants will receive an E-Mail invitation by Thursday, September 3, 2026, allowing them to self-schedule for their testing date.

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ABOUT GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Located on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Glendale is a culturally diverse community with over 255,000 residents. Glendale is also an exciting sports, shopping, and entertainment destination, famous for its well-preserved charm.
The Glendale Police Department employs 459 sworn officers and 165 civilian employees. The Department is organized into three functional bureaus: the Operations Bureau, the Investigative and Administrative Services Bureau, and the Support Services Bureau. Under these bureaus are six divisions: Administrative Services, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Gateway Patrol and Foothills Patrol. New officers can expect to serve in one of the two patrol divisions for their first two years following field training, after which time they can apply for any number of specialty assignments. These include SWAT, Bomb Squad, K-9, Motors, Detective, Vehicular Crimes, Training and others.
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Glendale Police Officers perform general and specialized police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, detection and arrest of violators, crime prevention, community services or other specialized assignments of comparable responsibility.

Essential Functions

1. Patrols assigned area of the City, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
2. Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations.
3. Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems.
4. Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners.
5. Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
6. Prepares reports to accurately document information.
7. Participates in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
8. Performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients; performs surveillance operations.
9. Performs a variety of general and specialized criminal investigations involving property and persons crimes; gathers evidence; preserves crime scene; prepares cases for prosecution.
10. Provides training on gang-related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, impact weapons and other related police topics.
11. Writes and executes search warrants.
12. Serves court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders.
13. Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines.
14. Appears in court as the States witness and delivers testimony.
15. Provides police services at various special events in the City.
16. Presents public relations programs to school age and adult groups; presents other programs and participates in community functions.
17. Performs assigned personnel functions in the area of recruitment, training and record keeping.
18. Performs squad supervisory duties as required; maintains police supplies at stations.
19. Performs specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Police Officer Recruit:
High school graduate or equivalent

Police Officer:
High school graduate or equivalent and have an active Arizona POST Certification

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods
Federal, State and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations
General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities
Problem oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources
Methods of patrol, criminal, and traffic investigations

Skill in:
The use of police equipment which includes vehicles, and weapons
The use of computer, electronic, and audio equipment
The use of crime scene evidence collection equipment

Ability to:
Analyze situations, maintain composure, make effective and reasonable decisions
Remember names, faces, and details of incidents
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Clearly and concisely document the facts and circumstances of a law enforcement incident
Correctly identify the elements of a crime and accurately record them in a police report for purposes of prosecution
Operate law enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements
Be at least 21 years of age; except that a person may attend an academy if the person will be 21 before graduating
ACJIS Terminal Operators Certification
AZPOST Police Officer Certification
Must continuously meet all the requirements and standards of AZPOST
Valid Arizona Driver's License

• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on City business must possess and retain a current, valid State of Arizona class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on City business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on City business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position, you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process, including any limitations on reapplication.
Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.
Benefit information is outlined here:
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AA) By indicating yes to this question, I understand and acknowledge the following information:If disqualified, or otherwise not selected for employment, I am NOT entitled to disclosure of the reason for the hiring decision.Any omission, misrepresentation, or falsification when answering these supplemental questions, or in any subsequent interview or hiring document, may permanently disqualify me from any employment with the Glendale Police Department.I also affirm that the information and answers provided by me to all items in this supplemental questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements, including written, can be prosecuted under ARS 13-2704, Unsworn Falsification, a Class-2 Misdemeanor.

• Yes
• No

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AB) Do you understand that ANY omission, misrepresentation, or falsification on this or any other interview or hiring document could result in your permanent disqualification from employment or termination from the Glendale Police Department?

• Yes
• No

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AC) A polygraph examination WILL BE administered as part of this hiring process. For the positions of Police Officer, Police Detention Officer, Traffic Services Specialist, and Security Officer, a psychological examination WILL BE administered in addition to the polygraph examination. Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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AD) For Police Officer positions, are you 20 1/2 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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AD2) The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board requires that all certified police officers in the State of Arizona are citizens of the United States. Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

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AD3) The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board requires that all certified police officers in the State of Arizona have a High School Diploma or GED. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• I have neither

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AE) Do you currently possess an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification?

• Yes
• No

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AF) Current or former Police Officers ONLY: Has your police officer certification status ever been denied, revoked, or suspended?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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AG) If YES, please indicate the employing agency, the date the certification was denied/revoked/suspended, and describe in detail why your certification status was denied/revoked/suspended. If no type "N/A".
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AG2) Current or former Police Officers ONLY: Have you ever failed to complete a Field Training Program OR probationary period?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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AG3) If YES, please provide details on failure to complete Field Training or probation period. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), and police agency involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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AG4) Current or former Police Officers ONLY: Have you ever resigned in lieu of termination or during a probationary period?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

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AG5) If YES, please provide details on resignation in lieu of termination. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), and police agency involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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AH) Have you ever served in the Armed Forces of the United States?Note: You will be required to provide proof of military service and discharge status (Form DD-214) at a later stage in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

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AI) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate which branch.
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AJ) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your discharge date.
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AK) If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please indicate your type of discharge.
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AL) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to misdemeanor charges?

• Yes
• No

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AM) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AN) Have you EVER committed, been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead no contest to felony charges?

• Yes
• No

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AO) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AP) Have you EVER been physically arrested or cited and released for ANY criminal offense in any state, including as a juvenile?This would include violations such as DUI's, Reckless Driving, Cancelled, Refused, Suspended, or Revoked License, Fictitious Plates, etc. This includes any offenses that were expunged or sealed upon becoming an adult. Include ANY charges, which might have been later dismissed, reduced or expunged by the courts, prosecutor or pursuant to any plea agreement.

• Yes
• No

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AQ) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AR) List ALL traffic citations that you have received as an adult OR a juvenile, regardless of the disposition. Include the city and state in which it occurred, the date, the offense alleged and the disposition of the offense. Do not include parking tickets. Type "N/A" if none.
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AS) List below ALL drivers' license suspensions and/or revocations that you have received. Include the reason for the suspension/revocation, the city and state in which it occurred, the date and the disposition of the offense. Type "N/A" if none.
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AT) Have you EVER been questioned by a law enforcement official (including court officials) for ANY reason? Include any incident as a juvenile or as an adult.

• Yes
• No

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AU) If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date of the incident, location (city/state), police agency involved, the offense alleged, and the disposition and punishment. Remember to include offenses while you were a juvenile. If NO, type "N/A".
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AV) Have you EVER attended ANY court proceeding or counseling regarding school discipline or criminal matters? Include any incident while attending school as a juvenile or as an adult.

• Yes
• No

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AW) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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AX) Have you EVER stolen, illegally acquired, misappropriated, or shoplifted ANYTHING as an adult OR as a juvenile (whether detected or not)?

• Yes
• No

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AY) If YES, please provide details. Include what was taken, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N/A".
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AZ) Have you EVER knowingly or inadvertently been in possession of ANY stolen property?

• Yes
• No

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BA) If YES, please provide details. Include what you were in possession of, the approximate value, if you were an adult or juvenile, and the circumstances that led to you taking the item(s). If NO, type "N/A".
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BB) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of any computer crimes, whether as an adult or a juvenile? This includes, but is not limited to computer hacking, illegally downloading of music or videos, or any other types of computer fraud.

• Yes
• No

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BC) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BD) Have you EVER viewed, downloaded, shared, or distributed ANY form of known child pornography or photographs depicting known children in a sexual manner, whether as an adult or juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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BE) If YES, please describe the circumstances in full, including websites. Include the date of each incident, how you got it, how many times, etc. If NO, type "N/A".
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BF) Have you EVER committed any sex offenses with a minor? This would include any acts as an adult or juvenile.

• Yes
• No

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BG) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state), ages, and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BH) Have you EVER committed ANY act of domestic violence, against a spouse, significant other, or family member, whether as an adult OR juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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BI) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BJ) Have you EVER committed any other sexual offenses, other than those previously disclosed, that would be a violation of the law? Do not include in your response consensual sexual conduct between adults, unless it involved the payment of money or other gratuities. This would include any acts as an adult or a juvenile.

• Yes
• No

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BK) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BL) Have you EVER committed or been present during the commission of ANY criminal offense other than those disclosed in response to prior questions, whether or not detected or reported? This includes conduct or acts occurring while you were a juvenile. It includes such things as criminal damage, assault, fraud, trespassing, credit card fraud, weapons violations, under age purchase/consumption of alcohol, etc.

• Yes
• No

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BM) If YES, please provide details. Include the date of each incident, location (city/state) and the circumstances involved. If NO, type "N/A".
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BN) Are you NOW or have you EVER been on parole or probation for any offense, criminal or civil, whether as an adult OR juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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BO) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BP) Have you EVER had a warrant issued for your arrest for any criminal or traffic violations, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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BQ) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BR) Do you CURRENTLY have ANY outstanding criminal or traffic warrants?

• Yes
• No

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BS) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BT) Have you EVER used a prescription drug that was not prescribed to you?

• Yes
• No

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BU) If YES, please provide details. If NO, type "N/A".
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BV) Have you EVER been involved in the illegal production, growing, sale, transportation, possession, distribution or purchase of marijuana, narcotics, and/or hallucinogenic drugs or any related controlled substances? This includes drugs purchased for personal use, sharing with friends, or joint purchases with others. This includes conduct whether as an adult OR a juvenile.

• Yes
• No

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BW) If YES, please provide details. Include dates of ALL transactions. If NO, type "N/A".
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BX) Have you EVER used or experimented with ANY illegal drugs, whether as an adult OR a juvenile?

• Yes
• No

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BY) If you have EVER used or experimented with MARIJUANA, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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BZ) If you have EVER used or experimented with HASHISH, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CA) If you have EVER used or experimented with COCAINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CB) If you have EVER used or experimented with CRACK COCAINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CC) If you have EVER used or experimented with METHAMPHETAMINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CD) If you have EVER used or experimented with SPEED, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CE) If you have EVER used or experimented with HEROIN, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CF) If you have EVER used or experimented with MORPHINE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CG) If you have EVER used or experimented with OPIUM, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CH) If you have EVER used or experimented with LSD/ACID, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CI) If you have EVER used or experimented with ECSTASY, GHB, KETAMINE, or ROHYPNOL (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CJ) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER HALLUCINOGENS (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CK) If you have EVER used or experimented with INHALANTS (such as glue, paint, etc.) (specify all that apply), please provide the following information for all that apply: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CL) If you have EVER used or experimented with STEROIDS, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CM) If you have EVER used or experimented with PEYOTE, please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CN) If you have EVER used or experimented with OTHER ILLEGAL DRUG OR SUBSTANCE (describe), please provide the following information: Month/Year last used, total number of times drug used BEFORE age 21, total number of times drug used AT age 21 and AFTER, method of drug use (i.e. injection, smoking, etc.), amount used (i.e., one joint, two injections, four pills, etc.). Type "N/A" if none.
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CO) Have you received any disciplinary actions while at work, or, do you have any active investigations which may or may not result in discipline? If YES, please provide details on each incident. Include the date, violation or alleged violation, and the type of discipline received or expected discipline if known. If NO, type "N/A".
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ZF) Read the definitions below and indicate which position you're applying for. Police Officer Recruit - Candidates with no prior law enforcement experience and those who do not possess an active, Arizona POST certification (includes candidates currently in a police academy) Police Officer Lateral (Arizona) - Candidates who have an active Arizona POST certification and may have prior law enforcement experience Police Officer Lateral (Out of State) - Candidates who have an active POST certification in another state and may have prior law enforcement experience

• Police Officer Recruit
• Police Officer Lateral (Arizona)
• Police Officer Lateral - Out of State

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ZH) If you were referred by a current City of Glendale employee for this position, please list their name below.
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Please explain some of the reasons that you chose to apply for a position with the City of Glendale
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