Career guide · Arizona
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Arizona
33 active openings· pay $66k–$120k/yr· ~105-day hiring timeline
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Know your readiness score — free
See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentArizona Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most Arizona departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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The Arizona hiring process
Insight from tracked Arizona departments like Phoenix Police Department.
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Competitiveness
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Avg. days to hire
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Est. applicants
Where Arizona candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Arizona departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open police officer jobs in Arizona
33 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Cadet State Trooper - Yuma Testing AUG 22
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
Cadet State Trooper - Tucson Testing AUG 8
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
Police Officer (Lateral)
Police · Avondale, AZ
Police Officer (Recruit)
Police · Avondale, AZ
Cadet State Trooper - Phx Testing August 22
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
Cadet State Trooper - Phx Testing August 10
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
Cadet State Trooper - Phx Testing August 6
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
State Trooper (Lateral) JULY 31 testing
Highway Patrol Division · Phoenix, AZ
Police Officer Recruit
Police · 175 S. Arizona Ave, AZ
PART-TIME STATE TROOPER
Various · Statewide, AZ
Management Analyst - Background Investigator
Operational Support · Public Safety Headquarters - 8401 E Indian School Rd, AZ
Law Enforcement Officer (Lieutenant)
Department of the Interior · Supai, Arizona, AZ
Police Officer Recruit (Trainee)
Uniformed Services · Scottsdale, AZ
Police Officer (Lateral/Waiver)
Uniformed Services · Scottsdale, AZ
Deputy Sheriff Lateral
Maricopa County · Phoenix, AZ
Deputy Sheriff Lateral — Six-Figure Pay + Sign-On Perks
Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. · Phoenix, AZ
Deputy Sheriff
Navajo County · Phoenix, AZ
Cadet State Trooper - Kingman Testing AUG 30
Highway Patrol Division · Statewide, AZ
Police Officer
Police Services · Main Station 6835 N. 57th Drive, AZ
Police Officer Recruit
Police · Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ
Park Ranger (Protection)
Department of the Interior · Chinle, Arizona, AZ
Lateral Police Officer
POLICE DEPARTMENT · Gilbert, AZ
Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)
Department of the Interior · Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, AZ
Law Enforcement Officer
Department of the Interior · Fredonia, Arizona, AZ
Police Officer
Police Department · Police Department, AZ
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