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Arizona Department of Public Safety
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
What we have researched
- Published annual cadet academy salary
- $64,118.08/year
Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.
Lateral entry
Separate lateral requirements and training arrangements need confirmation.
Recruiting contact
Use the official sworn-recruiting inquiry form.
Hiring outline
- Apply and await screening and a test invitation.
- Cadet/trainee fitness testing precedes the written exam; polygraph, background and medical/psychological screening follow.
Physical testing
Cadet testing includes sit-ups, sprinting, push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. Lateral candidates have different options; confirm the correct track.
Benefits
Health coverage, retirement/deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement and leave are described; eligibility varies.
Hiring incentives
Availability and terms need confirmation.
Cadet, trainee and in-state lateral pathways differ. Do not substitute a lateral fitness option for the cadet battery.
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What salary information is available for Arizona Department of Public Safety?
Published annual cadet academy salary: $64,118.08/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.
What hiring process does Arizona Department of Public Safety describe?
Apply and await screening and a test invitation. Cadet/trainee fitness testing precedes the written exam; polygraph, background and medical/psychological screening follow.
What physical testing information is available for Arizona Department of Public Safety?
Cadet testing includes sit-ups, sprinting, push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. Lateral candidates have different options; confirm the correct track.
What benefits information is available for Arizona Department of Public Safety?
Health coverage, retirement/deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement and leave are described; eligibility varies.
Is Arizona Department of Public Safety hiring now?
Current hiring status and application deadlines are not verified. A recruiting page alone does not confirm an opening. Use the employer’s current announcement before applying.
When was this Arizona Department of Public Safety research reviewed?
This partial profile was reviewed 2026-10-20. That is not a vacancy verification date, and reading this page does not refresh the underlying research.
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