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Phoenix Police Department
Hiring process, pay research and preparation guide.
What we have researched
- Published police recruit annual base
- $71,540/year
- Published base upon academy graduation
- $75,847/year
Researched hiring process & preparation
Minimum requirements
Not yet researched separately. Confirm eligibility and disqualifiers in the current employer announcement.
Lateral entry
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Recruiting contact
Phoenix recruitment line
602-534-2677Hiring outline
- Apply through the city and complete AZPOST history and Phoenix eSOPH materials.
- PAT, background interview, polygraph, psychological, medical and substance screening follow.
Physical testing
The source describes a job-task PAT with a 2:06 completion limit. Confirm current instructions and scheduling with the investigator.
Benefits
Health plans, retirement options, tuition reimbursement and leave are described; eligibility and costs vary.
Hiring incentives
The source advertises $7,500 for recruits in three conditional installments. Confirm current funding, eligibility and repayment terms.
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- Incentives: Separate source check not recorded
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What salary information is available for Phoenix Police Department?
Published police recruit annual base: $71,540/year; Published base upon academy graduation: $75,847/year. Confirm current rates and your eligible step with the employer.
What hiring process does Phoenix Police Department describe?
Apply through the city and complete AZPOST history and Phoenix eSOPH materials. PAT, background interview, polygraph, psychological, medical and substance screening follow.
What physical testing information is available for Phoenix Police Department?
The source describes a job-task PAT with a 2:06 completion limit. Confirm current instructions and scheduling with the investigator.
What benefits information is available for Phoenix Police Department?
Health plans, retirement options, tuition reimbursement and leave are described; eligibility and costs vary.
Is Phoenix Police Department 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 Phoenix Police Department 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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