Police Officer Recruit

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

1d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer Recruit position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department trains at the Police Academy as a new police recruit to learn the skills and functions of a Police Officer, under the guidance of experienced police personnel. Work is performed under the supervision of the Police Sergeant. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No experience
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License
• Must be at least 21 years of age, be a citizen of the United States, and have no felony convictions or drug abuse.
• Applicants for this position will be required to complete a Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire (PAQ) by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
• This position is ONLY open to individuals who are NOT currently POST certified as a law enforcement officer in another state or are NOT currently AZ POST certified.
• Candidates placed on the Eligibility List must successfully pass the following: An extensive background investigation, including local, state and national criminal and fingerprint checks Motor Vehicle History Polygraph examination Psychological examination Pre-employment medical testing which includes: AZ POST Physical, Respirator Physical, Hep A Vaccine/Titer, Hep B Vaccine/Titer, Non-NIDA Drug Test

Responsibilities

• Attends lectures on law enforcement related topics, with a course of study that may include Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional law, policies and procedures, and crime scene management.
• Studies material presented in lectures to ensure satisfactory performance in required examinations.
• Performs police related training tasks such as arrest and control tactics, defensive tactics, firearms proficiency, technical vehicle operation, and emergency response driving.
• Practices various scenarios related to law enforcement duties; scenarios may include crimes in progress, crime scene management, and other situations they may encounter as Police Officers.
• Performs aerobic and anaerobic exercises to increase strength and endurance.
• Participates in physical activities such as running, weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, and other cardiovascular activities.
• Completes multiple academic exams with a passing score.
• Completes and passes proficiency evaluations, which may include firearms, driving, and defensive tactics.
• Completes Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) Physical Ability Test (PAT) with a passing score.
• Completes and passes AZ POST comprehensive exam.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.
• The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED