Police Job Goodyear area,Arizona USA,Government

This position is eligible for relocation assistance and a 4K signing bonus

Annual salary (In Academy) will reflect $77,146.98. Upon graduation, annual salary will reflect $81,004.33

POPAT, Written and Pre-Screen Testing: 10/10/2026

Interview: 10/17/2026

This position patrols designated areas, enforces state laws and City ordinances, responds to emergency situations, educates the public regarding safety and security, and performs administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

The city of Goodyear offers the following benefits:

Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee
Take home vehicle for police officers
- The interview process overview
- Candidate schedule
- Sample interview questions
- Candidate profiles
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement healthcare
Up to $5,250 for tuition assistance and many other benefits
Enhanced vacation benefit (upon meeting certain criteria)

We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:

Integrity
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism
- Innovation
- Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited to test. A review of the AZPOST questionnaire is included in the screening process.

All applicants are required to bring a completed liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION, WRITTEN EXAM AND PRESCREEN

Date: 10/10/2026
Time: 5:00AM
- Check in
  Time: 5:15AM
- Test Time: 5:30AM
  - Failure to self-schedule and/or late arrival will result in an immediate withdrawal from the recruitment
Physical Agility Evaluation

Location:

Goodyear Police Department, 11 N 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- The order of each segments will be POPAT, written exam and prescreen. You will need to be successful in each step to move forward to the next. Failure in a segment will result in an immediate removal from the process.

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS

Oral interview

Location:

10/17/2026
- Scheduling and timeslots are TBD

Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)

Run a 99-yard obstacle course
Lift and drag 165-pound dummy
6-foot chain link fence climb
6-foot solid fence climb
500-yard run
Push Ups (M-35/F-16)
- Time Limit:
  None
Sit Ups (M-38/F-20)
- Time Limit: 60 seconds

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

(October 17th at Goodyear City Hall; 1900 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395)

Applicants who pass the physical agility, written examination and pre-screen questions may be invited back to be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel comprised of sworn and civilian members of the Goodyear Police Department. Applicants will be evaluated on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, communication skills, demeanor and appearance. Applicants unsuccessful in passing the oral board interview will be eligible to…