Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Officer Recruit. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position work schedule is subject to a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Note : You may apply for this position every 6-months. If duplicate applications are submitted, the first application will be accepted and all other applications will be rejected.

Starting Salary : $35.58 per hour

Hiring Incentive : For those that are new to the City of Chandler - $3,500 paid in two installments, $1,750 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $1,750 paid upon successful completion of Probation. You will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

Test Date : The following steps are required to participate in the Chandler Police Department physical fitness testing and oral interviews currently scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026. If you do not complete the following steps, you will not be allowed to participate in the testing.

Written Examination : After submitting your application, you will be contacted by the City of Chandler, Human Resources Department with complete instructions on how and when to complete the required written examination. The written examination is offered through the National Testing Network (NTN). The NTN offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer Recruit. Here are a few other important items.

After receiving written examination instructions from Human Resources, sign up to take the examination right away. Once you have taken the examination, be sure to share your results with the City of Chandler. Your examination results are good for 12-months; however, if you took the examination previously, you do not need to take it again. All applicants who receive a passing score on the examination, will be placed on the department's eligibility list.

Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to City of Chandler Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on City of Chandler Police Department's eligibility list. The City of Chandler Police Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.

The NTN is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. The NTN service does not replace the City of Chandler Police Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to City of Chandler Police Department where the final decisions are made.

AZ POST PH Form : After completing and passing the NTN written examination, applicants will be contacted by the City of Chandler, Human Resources Department with complete instructions on how and when to complete the AZPOST PH Form. Applicants are required to submit the AZPOST PH Form and share your Form ID number with Chandler PD. Upon receiving the AZPOST Form, the Chandler Police Department will evaluate the information shared and make decision to invite successful applicants to the physical fitness testing and oral interviews.

Hiring Process :

• NeoGov Application Submission
• NTN Written Examination
• AZPOST PH Form Submission

Physical Agility Test and Oral Board Interview

Background Investigation

Who We Are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections / units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement." We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Why Work For Chandler?

Minimum Qualifications

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation. CITY OF CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT DISQUALIFIERS