Police Officer (Lateral)

About This Role

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>The City of Avondale is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Join the City of Avondale Police Department and bring your experience to a growing, community-focused agency.<br></strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><br><br><em>To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility.</em></span><strong><br><br></strong></div><strong data-start="4495" data-end="4519"><u>Hiring Process</u></strong><p data-start="4521" data-end="4585">Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:</p><ul data-start="4587" data-end="4752" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li data-start="4587" data-end="4634"><p data-start="4589" data-end="4634" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">NeoGov Application</p></li><li data-start="4587" data-end="4634"><p data-start="4589" data-end="4634" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Phy

Requirements

<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">In-State Lateral Applicants:</strong><ul style=" margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standing</li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age</li><li>Must be a U.S. citizen</li><li>High school diploma or GED required</li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire</span></li><li>No felony convictions</li><li>The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed</li></ul></li></ul><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li><st