Police Officer - Laterals

# POLICE OFFICER - LATERALS ONLY (47944)
Hot Job Paradise Valley Police Department - Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Start Date   10/09/2026## Overview Salary Range $37.33 - $50.65 Hourly Position Type Full-Time## THE OPPORTUNITY
** READY FOR YOUR NEXT LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVENTURE, THEN WELCOME HOME TO PARADISE VALLEY!
** Come serve a community that truly supports you—where professionalism, wellness, and purpose come together.

The
** Town of Paradise Valley
** is a uniquely vibrant municipality serving 12,000 residents across a picturesque 16-square-mile community nestled between Scottsdale and Phoenix, with Camelback Mountain as its stunning backdrop. Though small in size, we deliver big results—offering outstanding public services with a “limited government” approach that values connection, collaboration, and innovation.

If you’re a
** current law enforcement officer
** ready for a new chapter, Paradise Valley PD offers one of the most competitive and supportive environments in Arizona. We take pride in proactive policing, robust training, and a culture built on professionalism and heart.
** WE PROUDLY OFFER**
* ** Competitive Wages:** $77,646 – $105,352 (hourly rates annualized and DOE)
* ** Wage Increase:
** 3% effective January 1, 2027
* ** Superior Work Environment:**  + Supportive leadership, approachable command staff, and a community that stand with us  + Low crime rates and high-impact community partnerships  + On-duty wellness and fitness program  + Twice-monthly training + specialty training opportunities  + Minimal mandatory overtime and maintain a compensatory time cap of 240 hours—so your time stays yours  + FTO assignment opportunities
* ** Comprehensive Benefits Package:**  + 100% Town-paid medical and dental for employees, with up to 90% Town contributions for dependents  + Paid vacation and sick leave accruals, with 60 hours of vacation advanced upon hire  + 10 paid holidays + 1 special holiday, 2 personal days  + 320 hours of paid parental leave  + $2,000 uniform allowance upon hire; $1,500/year after one year  + $5,250 tuition reimbursement annually  + Fitness incentives up to $2,000 per year  + Basic life, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage (100% Town-paid)  + Ballistic vest provided every 5 years  + Enrollment in PSPRS with excellent retirement benefits
* ** Premium Pays:**  + $3.00/hr (weekends)  + $1.25/hr (nights)  + $10.00/hr (instructor-led training)  + $75.00/hr starting pay for off-duty work (with 4-hour minimum at luxury resorts and private residences)  + 2.5% pay increases for specialty assignments## GETTING STARTED
** WHAT YOU NEED
**** Arizona Applicants:
*** A valid class D Arizona driver's license upon hire
* A high school diploma or GED
* A valid Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification as a peace officer upon hire
* Successful completion of law enforcement field training
** Out-of-State Applicants:
*** A valid class D Arizona driver's license upon hire
* A high school diploma or GED
* One year as a sworn officer in a municipality, county, or state law enforcement agency, or equivalent experience
* A valid peace officer certification and the ability to become AZPOST-certified
** READY TO APPLY
** Complete the “Apply Now” box to begin the online application. Be sure to have the following documents ready to upload as part of the supplemental questionnaire: high school diploma/GED, current law enforcement certification, college transcripts, and any other documents you believe are relevant to your application with us.
** SELECTION PROCESS
** We recognize your time is important, so please review the following steps in our selection process. Upon your successful completion of each step, you will advance forward in the process.
1.
** Application…