APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Complete the Online Application by registering and then filling out the application.
Online application.
STEP 2: Physical Agility Test
The physical agility test will be administered by a Reserve Division recruitment officer at mutually convenient times. Contact the Reserve Division at (602) 534-9000 or police.reserve@phoenix.gov to arrange to speak with a recruitment officer to schedule the physical agility test. Bring your completed application to the physical agility test.
STEP 3 Background Questionnaire Investigation
The AZ-POST background packet is given to those who successfully complete the physical agility test. The packet must be completed by the applicant and returned to the Employment Services Bureau for review.
Phoenix Police Department
Police Employment Service Bureau
620 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Qualified applicants are contacted a short time later (2-4 weeks) for initial interview.
STEP 4: Polygraph Examination
Applicants will be given a polygraph examination (lie detector test) administered by a trained, professional examiner. The test will confirm information noted on the applicant's background investigation packet.
STEP 5: Oral Board Interview/Essay Evaluation
Applicants will hand write essay style answers to questions that will assess writing ability in the areas of grammar, punctuation and spelling. Applicants will also answer questions by giving brief verbal presentations.
STEP 6: Psychological Test
Applicants will be evaluated by a licensed psychologist.
STEP 7: Medical Examination
Applicants will undergo a complete medical examination by a licensed physician.
STEP 8: Controlled Substance Screening
Applicants will be required to submit to a urinalysis at some point in the hiring process.
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