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In order to
apply / test for the position of a Tempe Police Officer, you MUST :
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Be
at least 21 years of age at the time of graduation
from the academy. (there is NO maximum age limit)
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Be
a US Citizen at the time of application.
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Possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
at the time of application. (an Associate degree or
higher - from an accredited college or university -
is preferred)
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Have at least 20/80 vision, correctable to 20/20
with hard contact lenses or glasses; or 20/200
vision, correctable to 20/20 with soft contact
lenses - AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
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Be
of sound physical and mental health.
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Have (or be able to obtain) and Arizona driver's
license.
There has been a location
change for the WRITTEN portion of the testing process.
Check the "Testing Dates" page for address and map to
the new location.
FORMS :
1. Employment Application for Police Officer
2. Personal History Questionnaire
3. Automatic
& Discretionary Disqualifiers
All Police Officer Applicants must complete both a City of Tempe
Employment Application and the Personal History Questionnaire. Both forms
can be obtained by clicking on the above listed links or at the City
of Tempe Human Resources office (20 E. 6th St., Tempe AZ 85281).
Applicants are required to complete
only 1 background packet which will be submitted
with your application upon your check-in at the written
test.
Applicants who submit a background packet that is
incomplete/fail to provide requested information will
not be considered for employment. Do not leave any
questions unanswered and when appropriate to do so,
provide specific details and explanations. Background
packets will not be returned for correction.
Please bring the completed
Employment Application & Personal History Questionnaire
(along with a valid photo ID) to the written
examination. There is no need to pre-register for the written exam
but please show up early so you have enough time to finish.
The City of Tempe Human Resources office phone number is (480) 350-8278.
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