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Position Title: Police Recruit
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Tell me more.....The ideal candidate will have a passion for law enforcement and making a positive impact on the community, as well as committed to teamwork and delivering excellent customer service. The Police Recruit position within the Police Department performs the following tasks:
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POPAT and Written Test Dates:
If you are unable to attend one of the listed test dates, you may be eligible to complete the written test and POPAT at another time, please contact Recruitment and Training Manager, Heather Morrell, at to schedule.
Test Location: Peoria Police Department Public Safety Facility
23100-B North Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383
There is limited parking. Please park in the lot directly south of the station. If the lot fills to capacity, vehicles may be parked along the front of the Police Department.
Testing Information:
Below is information about the testing process.
Written Test Standards
POPAT - Physical Test
Applicants that wish to practice the POPAT test are encouraged to attend the following scheduled POPAT practice dates. Physical Fitness Instructors will be available to help applicants complete the test. No written test will be given on these dates.
Oral Boards:
Applicants that pass the POPAT and written tests are eligible to be scheduled for an oral board.
Location and dates for the oral board are listed below.
Peoria Police Department
8351 West Cinnabar Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345
Oral Boards may also be conducted virtually.
Background Investigations:
Applicants will be scored based on the following criteria. After each testing date, the applicants will be ranked and backgrounds will be processed rank order.
Employment Dates:
Tentative Start Date - September 30, 2024
Academy Start Date - October 21, 2024
Why Peoria?
Recently voted the #1 place to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.
Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees:
About Peoria
The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.
If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!
We are:
P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT OR 623-773-7100.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
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