Police Officer Recruit

Hiring 90+ Officers in 2006

Pay Rate $44,740.80 to $63,440.00 per year

Within 12 months pay increases to $49,379.20.

For those with Montgomery GI Bill benefits, you can use the money while attending the Police Academy and the FTO Program. The current rate is an extra $878.90 per month!

We offer an expedited process for out of state applicants. The first visit requires a stay for 4 to 5 days (if you are able) and the second visit will be for a conditional job offer.

Earn 57 college credits for completing the Police Academy and the Field Training Program.

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City of Mesa Mission:
We are dedicated to providing superior services to our customers in order to
improve the quality of life for Mesa residents, businesses and visitors.


Answer the call! Become a City of Mesa Police Officer!


Proud to Serve.
If you are searching for a career where the rewards are measured in the betterment of a community, we have the answer.

Position Summary:
A Police Officer - Recruit attends the Mesa Police Department Academy, which is certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ P.O.S.T.) to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Arizona peace officer.

The responsibilities include interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population, employing discretion in solving problems, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, writing police reports, and assisting the public. A Police Officer's duties may involve an element of personal danger. The work requires occasional physical exertion under adverse circumstances. Upon successful completion of training, a Police Officer - Recruit is promoted to the position of Police Officer. Both classifications are FLSA nonexempt.

BENEFITS: Subject To Merit System Rules and Regulations and Change
* 12-Paid Vacation Days Per Year For First Two Years of Service
* 18-Paid Vacation Days Per Year After Two Years of Service
* 12-Paid Sick Leave Days Per Year
* 10-Paid Holidays Per Year
* Employee Health Insurance Coverage Plans (HMO, PPO, and family options available)
* Employee Dental Insurance Coverage Plan (family option available)
* Paid Employee Life Insurance Coverage Plan
* Paid Employee and Dependent Vision Care Coverage Plan
* Deferred Compensation Plan
* Paid Overtime
* Twenty year Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
* Tuition Reimbursement
* $875 Per Year Uniform Allowance
* Industrial Compensation
* Shift Differential
* Ballistic Vest Reimbursement Program
* Department Issued Weapon
* Credit Union With Payroll Deductions


The City of Mesa respects, values, and welcomes diversity in our workforce.
To this end, we encourage all interested people to apply.

Skills/Requirements
Education and Experience:
* Requires graduation from high school or GED. Completion of college-level
courses in criminal justice is desirable.
Age:
* 20 1/2 at entry and at least 21 years of age by graduation from Police Academy.
License:
* Must possess an Arizona Class D Driver's License by hire date.
Citizenship:
* Applicants must be United States citizens.
Bilingual Skills: (English/Spanish) are highly desirable.

Qualified applicants will not have any felony convictions or a dishonorable discharge from military service. Applicants must meet AZ P.O.S.T. drug standards at the time of testing. Applicants must have no felony
conviction or be under indictment for any felony in any state or jurisdiction.
Due to the nature of the position, driving is required to perform the duties of a Police Officer. Factors which could prohibit a candidate from moving forward in the testing process include: loss of license due to driving
violation points or two chargeable accidents within the previous 36 months, or a DUI conviction within the previous 36 months. Police Officers are required to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.


A City of Mesa application is required at the test site for Police Officer Recruit. Click below to obtain more information and an application.
REQUIREMENTS
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