Police Officer (Recruit/Trainee)

Salary : $33.72 - $47.45 Hourly

Location :

• Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : FY2425-00547

Division : Public Safety

Department : OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Introduction

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about .

City of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring and investigating crime, enforcing laws and responding to citizen requests through the use of community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.

A Police Officer Recruit is an entry-level position prior to becoming a certified Police Officer. Participates in formal, structured training at a police academy as well as customized departmental training classes and field training program arranged by in-service trainers.

IMPORTANT : Please review the current before submitting your application.

There will be a physical test and a written exam included in the selection process for this position scheduled for March 7th, 2025 (by invitation only) . For more information on the selection process, please check the Scottsdale Police Department's website at

Notifications are tentatively scheduled to be emailed by 2 / 20 / 2025.

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

For more information on the selection process, please check to be taken to the Scottsdale Police Department's website.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements :

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To view the full job description, work environment, and physical demands, click here

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process :

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a background investigation, physical and written assessments, and an oral board interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background check which includes :

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment Arizona POST medical exam and psychological evaluation. The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions :

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking

This position requires an applicant to be a US Citizen to be eligible. Are you a United States Citizen?

This position requires an applicant to be at least 20 years and 6 months at the time of application. Are you at least 20 years and 6 months old?

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

A high school diploma / GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended / revoked)?

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

After you review the grooming standards (link was provided on the job posting), answer the following :

I understand that, if employed by the Scottsdale Police Department as a Police Officer, I would need to conform to these grooming standards.

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.

Required Question

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