Police Officer Recruit

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Officer Recruit
. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position work schedule is subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Starting Salary: $35.58 per hour

For those that are new to the City of Chandler - $1,500 paid in two installments, $750 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $750 paid upon successful completion of Probation. You will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts,
1) Main Station
- Downtown & North Chandler,
2) Desert Breeze
- West Chandler, and
3) Chandler Heights
- South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement.

We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Three medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Twelve paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Must be 21 years of age by the time of academy graduation;
• Must be able to meet the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) physical health standards;
• Applicants must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and other AZPOST medical standards.
• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application submittal; and
• Possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

All applicants must attain a favorable score in each of the examination phases to qualify for the next phase. Human Resources reserves the right to change the process without notification if deemed necessary. This process will take a minimum of two months to complete. Job offers will only be made when positions become available. A register of qualified applicants will be kept for six (6) months should additional vacancies occur.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 12-month probationary period.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

• If you are not a United States Citizen.
• If you have not received your high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• If you will not be at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
• If you have any felony conviction in Arizona, or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if…