Police Officer - Lateral

QualificationsPOLICE OFFICER - LATERAL(ARIZONA AND OUT-OF-STATE)PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PACKETOnline applications will be accepted beginning April 30, 2026, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on July 31, 2026.Faxed, mailed, hardcopy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the process.Applications will be accepted per the rules posted at www.tempe.gov/policejobs and can be viewed by selecting the "Apply" button on the main page.Candidates who successfully apply will be contacted by email with more information.* Please ensure your email address is correct on your application.The AzPOST & TPD PH Face Sheet, Release & FCRA&D packet and other information including instructions to fill out the Arizona POST background questionnaire will be included in the notification email if you are invited to test.* A member of the Recruiting & Hiring Squad will review your forms upon receipt and may schedule you for a background interview.Annual Starting Salary: $79,213** Plus, one step for each full year of previous sworn service.Job Number:RC# 902453MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from the police academy.* Must be a US citizen at time of application.* Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent at time of application.* Must meet all City of Tempe and Arizona POST minimum requirements to test.APPLICANT INFORMATION* Have at least 20/80 vision correctable to 20/20 with hard contact lenses or glasses; or 20/200 vision correctable to 20/20 with soft contact lenses (at time of application).* Be of sound physical and mental health.* Have a valid Arizona driver license by start of employment with the City of Tempe.* May require the completion of initial police training academy if selected.* You are required to have a state-issued driver license or identification card, a US passport or a US military identification at all phases in order to test.* If you are claiming veteran or disabled veteran preference points, you must provide a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 version) for verification.* Experience and training requirements for this position are listed on the accompanying pages. For more information, please visit www.tempe.gov/policejobs.* Preference may be given to those applicants with a minimum of: one (1) year of law enforcement experience or two (2) years of military experience or one (1) year of college (30 credit hours) or one (1) year of supervisory/lead experience.SELECTION PROCESS* Background interview* Polygraph examination* Command Panel Interview* Psychological evaluation* Medical examinationCandidates will remain on an eligibility list for one (1) year from the date of application.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFor a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZThis position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory timeEmployees in this position are represented by the Tempe Officer's Association (TOA).The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month* Uniform Credit/Reimbursement for approved items* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year* Public Safety Personnel Retirement System* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contributionTo view the employee benefit summary, please visit:Employee Benefit SummaryEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.Apply for Job* City of Tempe Careers* Sign In* New User

QualificationsPOLICE OFFICER - LATERAL(ARIZONA AND OUT-OF-STATE)PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PACKETOnline applications will be accepted beginning April 30, 2026, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on July 31, 2026.Faxed, mailed, hardcopy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the process.Applications will be accepted per the rules posted at www.tempe.gov/policejobs and can be viewed by selecting the "Apply" button on the main page.Candidates who successfully apply will be contacted by email with more information.* Please ensure your email address is correct on your application.The AzPOST & TPD PH Face Sheet, Release & FCRA&D packet and other information including instructions to fill out the Arizona POST background questionnaire will be included in the notification email if you are invited to test.* A member of the Recruiting & Hiring Squad will review your forms upon receipt and may schedule you for a background interview.Annual Starting Salary: $79,213** Plus, one step for each full year of previous sworn service.Job Number:RC# 902453MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Must be at least 20.5 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of graduation from the police academy.* Must be a US citizen at time of application.* Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent at time of application.* Must meet all City of Tempe and Arizona POST minimum requirements to test.APPLICANT INFORMATION* Have at least 20/80 vision correctable to 20/20 with hard contact lenses or glasses; or 20/200 vision correctable to 20/20 with soft contact lenses (at time of application).* Be of sound physical and mental health.* Have a valid Arizona driver license by start of employment with the City of Tempe.* May require the completion of initial police training academy if selected.* You are required to have a state-issued driver license or identification card, a US passport or a US military identification at all phases in order to test.* If you are claiming veteran or disabled veteran preference points, you must provide a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 version) for verification.* Experience and training requirements for this position are listed on the accompanying pages. For more information, please visit www.tempe.gov/policejobs.* Preference may be given to those applicants with a minimum of: one (1) year of law enforcement experience or two (2) years of military experience or one (1) year of college (30 credit hours) or one (1) year of supervisory/lead experience.SELECTION PROCESS* Background interview* Polygraph examination* Command Panel Interview* Psychological evaluation* Medical examinationCandidates will remain on an eligibility list for one (1) year from the date of application.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFor a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZThis position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory timeEmployees in this position are represented by the Tempe Officer's Association (TOA).The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month* Uniform Credit/Reimbursement for approved items* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year* Public Safety Personnel Retirement System* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contributionTo view the employee benefit summary, please visit:Employee Benefit SummaryEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.Apply for Job* City of Tempe Careers* Sign In* New User

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