Out-of-State Laterals

The City of Glendale is seeking qualified men and women for the position of Police Officer. If you possess the highest level of integrity and honesty, take pride in your work and in our community, and have a commitment to both excellence and service, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Closing Date: Open continuously. See below for how to apply.

Salary Range:

Shift differential and Bilingual pay are also available.

*Upon contingency of passing the AZPOST waiver test.

Requirements:

• Must be currently employed as a Certified Peace Officer and in good standing; and
• Must have training and experience that is substantially compatible to AZPOST requirements.

Special Requirements:

• Must be in sound physical and mental health, and must meet vision, hearing and other AZPOST requirements.
• Rotating shift work is required and applicants must have an Arizona Class D operator’s license at the time of appointment.
• Must meet the City of Glendale hiring guidelines on drug usage. Any involvement in felony related activity, identified in a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination is disqualifying
• Must successfully complete AZPOST waiver. (see www.azpost.state.az.us for complete waiver process).  

How to Apply

1. Complete a City of Glendale application
2. Complete the Background Questionnaire and waiver forms 
3. Supply three personal reference letters
4. Attach a resume. Resume must include all assignments and respective supervisors' names from current and/or previous employment as a Police Officer.
5. Attach copies of your last two performance evaluations from your job as a Police Officer and include all academy and in-service training records.
6. Download and complete the Record of Equivalent Training form

Once all these items listed above are completed, please mail it to:  

Glendale Police Department
Personnel Management Unit
6835 N 57th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301    

One of our Background Investigators will contact you shortly.

Out-of -State Lateral officers are not required to take the written test and physical assessment test when they apply. 

Candidates who successfully complete the background interview will have their names placed on a list for this position. The Police Department may use all lists for Police Officer positions simultaneously. The Police Department is under no obligation to process or hire out of state lateral candidates before any other candidates.

Upon successful completion of the background interview process, candidates may be scheduled for a selection interview.

When selected to proceed in the process, candidates will be scheduled for a polygraph exam.

Upon completion of the polygraph exam, candidates may be selected for a psychological evaluation and medical examination after a conditional offer of hire is made.

The Police Chief will make final appointment.

Police Officer Job Elements

Upon appointment, qualified applicants will be provided training in the areas of firearms, pursuit driving, defensive tactics, Arizona Revised Statutes, and will be required to successfully attain Arizona Peace Officer Certification through the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board waiver process. The waiver process consists of a series of written tests and a three part proficiency test consisting of the following:

• Firearms qualification
• Tactical driving
• Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT), a timed, pass/fail test. The test contains five events as follows:
  - 500 yard run
  - Scaling a 6’ chain link fence and a 6 ‘ solid wood fence
  - 99 yard obstacle course
  - 165 lb. “dummy” drag
• Qualified applicants will also complete a Field Training Program of up to 14 weeks.

Additional Police Officer job elements are as follows:

• Patrols assigned area of the city, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides and narcotics violations.
• Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems.
• Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners.
• Responds to hazardous material incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information.
• Participates in problem oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solution, and monitoring the results.
• Handles hostage negotiations, performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients; performs surveillance operations.
• Writes and executes search warrants.
• Serves court orders, arrest warrants and mental health orders.
• Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines.

Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.