The Avondale Police Department seeks to become the leading Arizona law enforcement agency by hiring and retaining professional employees who embrace our values while enhancing community partnerships.
HIRING PROCESS FOR LATERAL OFFICERS:
Out of State Lateral Applicants must complete a POPAT which consists of:
- 99 Yard Obstacle Course
- Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
- Body Drag
- Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet
- 6-Foot Chain Link Fence
- Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards. 6-foot solid fence climb.
- Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards, 500-yard run
- Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).
In state Laterals and Out of State Laterals (who successfully complete the POPAT) will then navigate through:
- Panel Interview
- Background Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Psychological Exam
- Medical
- Hired
OFFICER PAY SCALE: (Each year represents a year of service)
| Cadet | $28.28 |
| Year 1 | $29.84 |
| Year 2 | $31.33 |
| Year 3 | $32.90 |
| Year 4 | $34.55 |
| Year 5 | $36.28 |
| Year 6 | $38.09 |
| Year 7 | $39.99 |
| Year 8 | $41.99 |
| Year 9 | $44.09 |
Other benefits:
- $7,500 Hiring Bonus*
- 80 hours of vacation time upon hire
- 40 hours of sick time up on hire
- $500 physical fitness incentive*
- Bilingual pay*
- Shift differential
- 4 day work weeks
- Housing incentive
- Competitive salary
- Tuition reimbursement
To apply, please follow the link:
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