Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM ----- Police Officer Applications will be available beginning JULY 27th, 2009... Applications MUST be completed and turned in by August 10th, 2009 (Monday) by 5:00 PM -----
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Tempe Police Department

 

 The City of Tempe Police Department is accepting applications for LATERAL police officers.

At this time, only applications from CURRENTLY certified "AZPOST" officers will be accepted. 

Click the link below for a copy of the application.

Police Officer - LATERAL (Application)

  • ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN, AUGUST 10th, 2009 at 5:00 PM.

  • ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER AUGUST 10th, 2009 WILL NOT BE REVIEWED FOR THIS TESTING CYCLE.

  • ***After completion, return the application to City of Tempe -

  • Human Resources (20 E. 6th St., Tempe AZ 85281)***

 

All 'Out of State' certified officers wishing to apply, please follow the below listed instructions.

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  • Starting July 27th, applications for the position of police officer will be available.  Beginning July 27th they can be downloaded from this website or from the City of Tempe's Human Resources Website @ www.tempe.gov/jobs
 
  • Completed applications are due no later than 5:00pm on Monday, August 10th to the City of Tempe Human Resources Department.  DO NOT TURN IN YOUR APPLICATION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed nor returned.
 
  • Applicants who are selected to participate in the written exam will be notified in October 2009.
 
  • The written test will take place in November and is by INVITATION ONLY.
 
  • The Tempe Police Department is establishing an eligibility list to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 12 months.  It is unknown how many positions will become available.

 
 

New Hire Salary: $56,742 (Recruit description)

Experienced/Lateral Officers: $59,580 - $76,040 (Lateral description)

Top Pay Step: $76,694

 

"Honor - Integrity - Loyalty - Dedication"

 

The Tempe Police Department provides its employees with top pay, exceptional benefits, the very best equipment, a positive employee-driven work environment, and the opportunity to be a member of one of the most progressive police departments in the country. If you would like to be a part of Tempe's exciting future, start by attending one of our written test dates.

The Tempe Police Department is currently searching for qualified candidates to fill numerous openings, and provides substantial salary ranges and benefit packages that are second to none.

Tempe Police Officers benefit from a "pay step" program wherein they receive annual increases according to the following schedule:

  • Starting Salary = $56,742

  • Officer 1 Year = $59,580

  • Officer 2 Years = $62,558

  • Officer 3 Years = $65,686

  • Officer 4 Years = $68,971

  • Officer 5 Years = $72,419

  • Officer 6 Years = $76,040

  • Top Out (7 Years) = $76,694

**See More Benefit Information Here**

** All applicants who are successful in the hiring process, will be required to participate and pass the standard physical fitness test (same one performed during the testing process) on their first day of employment.

As a full service police department, the Tempe Police Department provides excellent opportunities for specialization and advancement.  Please take a moment to visit the links below.

 

 

For specific questions regarding current openings for civilian positions, please contact the following:
 

Dispatchers / 911 Operators Supervisor Diane Campbell (480) 350-8747
Park Rangers Sergeant Joe Schiefer (480) 858-6277
Detention Officers Commander Fran Santos (480) 350-8986
Traffic Aides Sergeant John Ferrin (480) 350-8551
ID Technicians Supervisor Lee Corning (480) 350-8968
Property Technicians Supervisor Rebecca Willis-Zaremba (480) 858-2052
Volunteers Coordinator Christine Kling (480) 350-8780

With over 320 Sworn and 200 Civilian personnel, Tempe Police employees provide excellence in law enforcement services. 

Click here for general information about
the City of Tempe

For a printable version of the City of Tempe Police Department "Recruitment Brochure", click this link.

 

For further information, or to speak with someone regarding a career with the City of Tempe contact:

Toll Free

1-877-TPD-AND-U
(1-877-873-2638)
or

Sergeant Dan Masters
(480) 350-8323
dan_masters@tempe.gov

The City of Tempe Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.