Police Aide

Job Details

Career area Position Type Full Time Date Posted 08/21/2026 Location 175 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States Job

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The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Law Enforcement Senior Technician – Police Aide
. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The Police Aides are required to work a 4/10 schedule, which may include being assigned to various shifts (i.e., days, swings, nights). The position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

A four-week Police Aide Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2027, for any Police Aide recruits hired through this recruitment process.

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 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
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• 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 assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of 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 Division, Operational Support Division, 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. Our mission is, “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.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and, the successful candidate must be able to do the following:

• Educate the public on compliance in area of assignment
• Investigate minor accidents, misdemeanor criminal violations
• Write reports, complete forms, and issue civil citations
• Utilize manual and mechanical traffic direction devices
• Walk around and navigate traffic collision sites and crime scenes
• Transport impounded items of evidence from crime scenes
• Frequently enter, exit, and drive departmental vehicles
• Provide motorists assistance, such as changing tires, jump-starting vehicles, etc.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, such as, rain, heat, and cold
• Participate in training environments to increase personal protection and assault avoidance
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned