Lateral Transfer - Police Officer/Peace Officer - April 2026

About This Position

Apply for this job if you are AZPOST Certified OR if you are a sworn peace officer outside the State of Arizona with at least one year of experience.

The Phoenix Police Department is offering a $7,500 hiring bonus to new Police Officer/ Peace Officers. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as follows: on your check after swearing in as a Phoenix Police Officer and on your check following successful completion of probation. In addition, if you are referred to apply by a current city employee, that city employee may receive a bonus of $2,500 when you have successfully been hired and passed probation. The name of the referring city employee and employee ID must be specified on the job application at time of submission in order for the payments to be awarded. Note: Prior to being able to apply, please visit https://my.azpost.gov/ to complete your electronic background. You must complete this step and receive your AZPOST number for your application.

The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence. Police Officers perform general police work duties in the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of state laws and ordinances. Successful applicants will be required to complete the City of Phoenix post-academy.

To review this process in more detail, click on the link below: https://joinphxpd.com/sworn/laterals/

SALARY

Pay Range: $35.75 - $51.84 hourly / $74,360 - $107,827 annually.

Hiring Range: $35.75 - $47.23 hourly / $74,360 - $98,238 annually.

The Above Comprehensive Benefits Package, Plus

• Police Officers who meet performance standards are eligible for annual merit step increases at approximately 5% to a current maximum base pay of $51.84 hourly, $107,827 annually.
• Bilingual incentive pay and productivity enhancement pay available for qualified officers.
• Nightshift/weekend differential pay available.
• Compensatory time buy back option.
• Paid court overtime.
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 004 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Arizona applicants must have an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification and be in good standing.
• Applicants certified in another state other than Arizona, must have at least one full year of experience as a first responder (excluding academy, administrative and training assignments, or jail detention officer duties).
• This is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation. Employees are required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority.
• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes April 30, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Police Officer, JC:62210, ID# 58240, 4/1/2026, 12 mos., BL, Benefits: 004

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.