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POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

City of Surprise, AZ
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026

Come join the Surprise Police Department where we value Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, High Quality Service, and Customer Focus

THE PHYSICAL FITNESS (POPAT) AND WRITTEN TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026
Gates Open at 6:30 am and Testing Starts at 7:00 am


All Police Recruit applicants
must attend testing to be considered for this recruitment. All qualified applicants will be notified of the testing time and location via email once your application has been screened for minimum qualifications.

For detailed instructions please visit our website

Applicants for this position may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points pursuant to A.R.S. §38-492 and the City of Surprise Public Safety Veteran Recruitment Policies. In order to be eligible, a DD Form 214 with the completed Member 4 section must be submitted at the time of initial testing. More information and Policy is available for Veterans on the Police Recruiting Information link above.

Applications will remain eligible for approximately six (6) months. Candidates may only test within the six (6) month eligibility period.

SUMMARY

Assist in law enforcement and crime prevention work in a training capacity; patrol, with assigned Police Officer, a designated area for the prevention of crime and the maintenance of law and order; and assist in investigative work and other assignments, in a training capacity.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or have successfully completed a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) examination.
Must complete 18 to 24 week basic training at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.
Must be 21 years of age prior to graduation from a basic training academy.
Must be a U.S. citizen. No job related experience is required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.


SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

  • Fingerprinting
  • Criminal Background screening
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Psychological Examination
  • Drug Screen
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-employment Physical Examination
  • 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.


The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information,

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