Police Officer Recruit

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The City of Chandler Police Department is hiring Police Officer Recruits for a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. Recruits must complete a 12-month probation period. The work schedule may include day, swing, or night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. Starting pay is $36.71 per hour. The position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive, paid in two installments: $750 with the first paycheck and $750 after successful completion of probation. Rehires and current City employees are not eligible. The Police Department serves approximately 290,000 residents and is committed to community policing, partnership with residents, and continuous organizational improvement. The selection process includes an NTN written examination, AZPOST PH Form submission, physical agility test, oral interview, background investigation and related evaluations, medical examination and drug screen, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The physical agility test and oral interview are scheduled for February 6, 2027. Out-of-state candidates must travel to Chandler for the physical agility test and oral interview. Applicants must meet the stated education, age, citizenship, driver's license, and AZPOST health standards. Candidates must pass each examination phase to advance. The process takes at least two months, and offers are made as positions become available. Qualified applicants may remain on a register for six months. Employment is contingent on acceptable pre-employment drug and alcohol test and driving record check results; fingerprinting is also required for continued employment. The City of Chandler is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Must be at least 21 years old by the time of academy graduation.
Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards, including applicable vision, color vision, hearing, and other medical standards.
Must be a United States citizen at the time of application submission.
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must attain a favorable score in each examination phase to qualify for the next phase.
Must complete the required testing and selection process, including the written examination, AZPOST PH Form, physical agility test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug screen, and interview with the Chief of Police.
Must pass the physical agility test to proceed to the oral board interview.
Out-of-state candidates must travel to Chandler for the physical agility test and oral board interview.
Must receive acceptable results from the pre-employment drug and alcohol test and driving record check; fingerprinting with successful results is required for continued employment.
Disqualifying factors include felony convictions, dishonorable military discharge, certain peace officer certification status issues, specified illegal drug activity, and specified traffic-law violations.
Falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or deception at any stage of the process results in removal from consideration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with three medical plans to choose from.
Accrue 122 hours of paid vacation in the first year, usable immediately after accrual.
Accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave in the first year, usable immediately after accrual.
Twelve paid holidays per year, plus a year-end Winter Break.
Up to 8 hours of paid annual time off to volunteer in the community.
Arizona State Retirement System participation with a 100% City contribution match.
City contributions of 1% of gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually.
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.
$1,500 new employee hiring incentive, subject to eligibility and successful completion of probation.