In-State Lateral

The Mesa Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Lateral - In State and AZ POST Certified Non-Lateral and Police Officer Lateral - Out-of-State. The process will be open continuous until sufficient applications are received.

The Mesa Police Department will soon open the application process for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Please check back often for updated info on test dates and times.

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We are seeking to hire competitive, visionary, and innovative employees who enjoy challenges, are problem-solvers, and have excellent team-working skills. 

  • Come work in the 3rd largest Police Agency in the State of Arizona.
  • We have competitive salaries and benefits.
  • We have transfer and promotional opportunities.
  • After probation, Lateral Officers may use 50% of their former police agency time towards the three year patrol requirement.
  • Check out what we have to offer you!

 

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

  • Applicant must currently be, or has been, an Arizona Post certified sworn peace officer in good standing.
 

Process: 

  1. Applicants must first apply online at http://mesaaz.gov/jobs/. Complete and submit the on-line application and supplement.  You must then print, complete and notarize the background questionnaire packet and mail directly to:  Mesa Police Department, Attn: PD Human Resources, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211. 
  2. Once the application is received it will be reviewed to determine if all of the minimum requirements for a Lateral transfer are met. A Hiring Unit Detective will then contact the applicant for a prescreen interview, which is usually done over the telephone.
  3. Please refer to the in-state applicant checklist regarding items that must be submitted to the Hiring Unit upon successful completion of the pre-screen interview.  The applicant checklist can be found by clicking on the Forms link located on the Police Officer Lateral home page. 

  4. Testing process will include a physical assessment test, oral board interview, background interview, polygraph, and background investigation. If candidate is given a conditional offer of hire, then a psychological exam and medical exam must be completed.

 

Special Requirements:

Successful completion of an extensive background investigation, along with polygraph, physical agility, medical and psychological examinations are required. A Police Officer - Lateral is not required to attend the Mesa Police Academy.

 

Salary:

0 to 9 months experience - $24.45/hr ($50,856.00)
10 months to 4 years experience - $25.73/hr ($53,518.40)
4 to 5 years experience - $27.06/hr ($56,284.80)
5 to 6 years experience - $28.42/hr ($59,113.60)
6 to 7 years experience - $29.91/hr ($62,212.80)
7+ years of experience - $31.42/hr ($65,353.60)


Application:

  • Application will be posted when the position is open.

 

 For questions regarding the Hiring or Testing process, e-mail police.jobs@mesaaz.gov or call Detective Darrell Mandrell at (480) 644-4479

 

 

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Mesa Police Department
Human Resources Section
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211

Detective Travis Dangerfield
480-644-4713


Job Hotline
480-644-3301
1-800-884-5480