Police Officer

Overview

Join Mesa PD!

The City of Mesa is excited to offer a hiring bonus for individuals hired as a Police Officer Recruit. Bonuses: $1,750 paid after 30 days of hire (or promotion to the Police Officer Recruit) and $1,750 paid upon completion of the Field Training Officer Program. Additionally, Police Officer Recruits with a Bachelor s Degree receive a $500 incentive upon completion of the Field Training Officer Program, and those with a Master s Degree receive a $1,000 incentive upon completion of the Field Training Officer Program.

To be considered for the current recruitment, you must complete the online job application before the posting closes at 11:59 pm on March 31, 2026.

Salary: $73,972.08 - $ Annually

Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 16929

Department: (H210) Police

Opening Date: 01/01/2026

Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Join Mesa Police Department to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Arizona peace officer, including:

• Interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population
• Employing discretion in solving problems, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances
• Conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, and assisting the public
• Attending the Mesa Police Department Academy and completing Field Officer Training Program
• Performing related duties as required; work may involve personal danger and requires independent judgment
• Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

After successful academy instruction and field training, a Police Officer Recruit may be promoted to Police Officer. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or GED. Age at least 21 by graduation from the Police Academy. Vision requirements as outlined by AZPOST; driver s license;
United States citizenship.

Special Requirements: Background investigation and polygraph, medical evaluation for respirator use, pre-employment medical, psychological test battery, and drug screening. Pre-employment drug testing policy applies.

Substance Abuse Testing: Pre-employment, pre-placement, and random testing as per City policy.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of college-level courses in criminal justice.

Notifications, reminders, and invitations are primarily sent via email. Please ensure the email on your application is valid and checked frequently. Check junk/spam folders for communications as well.

For more information, refer to the Job Description PDF linked in the posting.

Employer:

City of Mesa

Address: PO Box 1466, Mesa, Arizona,

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