POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL
(ARIZONA AND OUT-OF-STATE)
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PACKET
Online applications will be accepted beginning August 1, 2026, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on November 30, 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: $38.45 per hour / $79,977 Annually*
- Plus, one step for each full year of previous sworn service up to $51.920673 p/hour / $107,995 annually.
Job Number:
RC# 902491
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a US citizen at time of application.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent at time of application.
- Must meet all City of Tempe and Arizona POST minimum requirements to test.
- One year of Certified Law Enforcement experience in a municipality, local, county, or state law enforcement agency within a state located in the United States.
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.
Applicants with only Federal Law Enforcement and/or United States Military training will not be accepted as a Lateral Officer candidate, per Arizona POST standards.
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SELECTION PROCESS
- Background interview
- Polygraph examination
- Command Panel Interview
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical examination
- Out of state candidates must also successfully complete Arizona POST Lateral Officer certification requirements (driving, firearms, physical fitness, and written examinations)
Candidates will remain on an eligibility list for one (1) year from the date of application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time
Employees 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; $66.11/month
- Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
- Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
EQUAL 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.
