Police Officer

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-31-2026 at 11:59p.m. MST.

PLEASE NOTE THESE ADDITIONAL

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age, be a citizen of the United States, and have no felony convictions or drug abuse.

Applicants for this position will be required to complete a Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire (PAQ) by 5:00PM on Tuesday, September1,2026. The link to the PAQ will be emailed separately after your application is submitted.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position is ONLY open to individuals who are NOT currently POST certified as a law enforcement officer in another state or are NOT currently AZ POST certified.

The Written Assessment will be held on Tuesday, September
22,2026 and Friday, September
25,2026. You will have the opportunity to schedule which day you attend (you may only attend one of the assessment dates). These are the ONLY DATES the assessment will be offered. Please BLOCK YOUR CALENDAR NOW to ensure you will be able to attend the assessment. The assessment is offered IN‑PERSON ONLY; there is no remote option.

At this time, the Tucson Police Department has decided to waive the physical test during the selection process. While it is not required for this process, you will still be required to successfully complete the Arizona Peace Officers Standards (AZPOST) Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to graduation from the academy. Although the physical test will be waived during the screening process, all applicants preparing to enter the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center (SALETC) program are expected to arrive in shape and be prepared to participate in a rigorous physical fitness program.

Information will be provided to applicants at the written assessment on how to best prepare for the physical aspects of the academy.

The Police Officer Recruit Pre‑Academy is anticipated to start on Monday, January
25,2027.

• The anticipated starting rate of pay for this position in January
  2027 is $31.49 per hour.
• Incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Overtime will be required as necessary.
• The training process is extensive; incumbents will attend an academy that requires a high level of commitment and time dedication.
• After completing the academy, candidates will continue their training in the field under the direct guidance of experienced field training officers.
• The probation period is 18 months.
• Incumbents will be exposed to highly sensitive and graphic crime scenes and calls for service.
• Incumbents will be frequently exposed to severe weather conditions to include excessive heat and heavy rain.

This position is funded in whole or in part through a grant. In accordance with City of Tucson Administrative Directive
2.02‑3:
It is the policy of the City of Tucson to apply Civil Service Rules and Regulations relevant to all grant funded positions.

• Any employee who on initial entry into City employment under any type of appointment funded in whole or in part through a public or private source grant shall be informed in writing by Human Resources at the time of appointment. Status as a partial or fully grant funded position shall be documented by Human Resources.
• The employee shall acknowledge, in writing, that the provisions have been read and understood that employment will cease at the termination of the grant regardless of the status of the employee and without regard to length of service.
• If terminated, the employee will not be entitled to the layoff provisions set forth in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
• The employee may be transferred, promoted, or demoted into a non‑grant funded position and become entitled to the provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
• Permanent classified employees serving in a grant funded position who have previously completed a probationary period in a non‑grant funded position are exempt from the requirements of this section.

• An extensive background investigation, including local, state and national criminal…