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Ready to apply? Police Officer Application Dates
Recruit (NEW HIRES)
The Mesa Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer Recruit!
December 2, 2022 – January 3, 2023
Test Date: January 11, 2023
Thinking about joining our team?
Here’s a clip from Mesa PD’s new podcast. Chief Cost talks about what we’re looking for in a recruit! You can hear the full podcast on iTunes and Spotify, just search for “Unredacted; Stories of the Mesa Police Department"
This week we're sitting down with recruiting and training. We're walking through the steps from application to graduation. Learn the tips that will help you BEFORE you apply and hear more about what academy training is like.
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From our police officers to our civilian positions we offer many rewarding career paths often overlooked by qualified candidates. A job with MPD isn't what you see on police television shows. Our focus is on providing long-term careers that keep our community safe.
Contact a Recruiter @ JoinMPD@mesaaz.gov.
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The Steps in our Hiring Process
- Prescreen 1
- Written Test 2
- Physical Test 3
- Background 4
- Polygraph 5
- Review Board 6
- Conditional 7
- Medical Exam 8
- Psychological 9
Prescreen of Application for Minimum Qualifications
An Electronic screening will be done for AZPOST standards.
To learn more about what you can expect during your interview and tips during the hiring process, check out our Recruit Readiness Seminar.
Written Test
Applicant will be asked to complete a multiple-choice exam. Applicant must receive a score of 70% or better to continue in the process.
Physical Test
The test consists of a timed obstacle course,
body drag, chain-link and solid fence climb, and 500-yard run. The
applicant must achieve a required amount of points to move to the next
step in the process. For the POPAT scoring matrix:
AZ POST
WAIVER TEST QUALIFICATIONS PROCESS AND
TIMELINES
Fitness Testing is Invitation Only.
Check out some tips to help pass your POPAT test!
Background Investigation
All information is verified through criminal history checks, employer checks, personal references and credit checks.
Polygraph
Polygraphy exam is administered.
Human Resources Hiring Review Board
The board consists of a Sergeant, Lieutenant and Commander. Each person will have a recommendation on each applicant with final approval being held by the Human Resources Commander.
Conditional Offer of Employment
If an applicant is found acceptable through the Hiring Board, they may be offered a conditional offer of employment. The Recruit Officer position is contingent upon the applicant passing both the medical and psychological exams.
Medical Exam
Undergo a complete medical examination that meets
the standards of AZPOST.
Minimum vision requirement for a Police
Officer Recruit is 20/20 corrected or 20/200 uncorrected.
| Visual Acuity 20/20-20/70 | Acceptable |
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| Visual Acuity 20/80-20/100 | Acceptable with correction |
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| Visual Acuity 20/200 or >20/200 | Disqualified |
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| Post Corrective Surgery | Acceptable with stability |
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Psychological Exam
If candidate is given a conditional offer of hire, then a psychological exam must be completed.
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We are committed to providing our employees the best comprehensive benefits that meet you in every stage of your life. Learn more about what benefits are available here.
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Our employees come from all backgrounds and bring unique experiences to our community. Together, we all make Mesa Police Department a great place to work!
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A Commitment 30x30 Initiative
The 30x30 Initiative is a Departmental pledge to reach 30 percent of women in police recruit classes by 2030, and to ensure our agency is truly representative of the community we serve. While 30x30 is focused on advancing women in policing, these principles are applicable to all demographic diversity, not just gender
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