Police Recruit

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The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers.

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The ideal candidate will have a passion for law enforcement and making a positive impact on the community, as well as committed to teamwork and delivering excellent customer service.

The Police Recruit position within the Police Department performs the following tasks:

• Learn operations of the Police Department first-hand through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Serve in a training capacity while attending the Police Academy.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

Below are the testing dates scheduled for this application period, which is from September 28, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

POPAT and Written Test Dates:

• Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM
• Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6:30 AM
• Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM

If you are unable to attend one of the listed test dates, you may be eligible to complete the written test and POPAT at another time, please contact Recruitment and Training Manager Heather Morrell at heather.morrell@peoriaaz.gov to schedule.

Test Location:

• Peoria Police Department Public Safety Facility
• 23100-B North Lake Pleasant Pkwy
• Peoria, AZ 85383

There is limited parking, please park in the lot directly south of the station. If the lot fills to capacity, vehicles may be parked along the front of the Police Department.

Testing Information:

Below is information about the testing process.

• You are required to visit AZPOST to create a profile and complete the AZPOST Personal History Form.  When you RSVP for your test date, please also send your AZPOST ID Number.
• Appropriate attire for the entire testing date is physical fitness attire.

Written Test Standards

• If you wish to purchase a study guide of the test, please visit the link below. The study guide is not required to pass the test and the Department will not reimburse you for the cost of the study guide. Click here to purchase a study guide.
• Minimum passing score of 70%
• Applicants may only test once within this testing period. If they fail the test, they are eligible to re-take during a different testing period. 

POPAT – Physical Test

• If an applicant does not pass the POPAT on their first attempt, they will be eligible to retake the test during the scheduled testing dates during this testing period.
• The POPAT consists of the following tests
  • 99 Yard Obstacle Course
    • Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted
  • Body Drag
    • Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet
  • Chain-link Fence
    • Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards.
  • Solid Fence Climb
    • Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards
  • 500 Yard Run
    • Run 500 yards

Applicants that wish to practice the POPAT test are encouraged to attend the following scheduled POPAT practice dates.  Physical Fitness Instructors will be available to help applicants complete the test.  No written test will be given on these dates. 

• Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 5:00 to 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM
• Thursday, January 4, 2024 – 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Oral Boards:

Applicants that pass the POPAT and written tests are eligible to be scheduled for an oral board.  Location and dates for the oral board are listed below. 

Peoria Police Department

8351 West Cinnabar Avenue

Peoria, AZ 85345

Oral Boards may also be conducted via Skype

• Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Monday, November 20, 2023
• Wednesday, December 6, 2023
• Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Background Investigations:

Applicants will be scored based on the following criteria.  After each testing dates, the applicants will be ranked and backgrounds will be processed rank order. 

• POPAT Score
• Written Score
• Veteran’s Points
• Oral Board Score

Employment Dates:

Tentative Start Date – April 1, 2024

Academy Start Date – April 15, 2024

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups. Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

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