Police Officer- Lateral In-State and Police Officer - Lateral Out-of-State

ABOUT THE ROLE Full Time position with the City of Mesa Police Department (Job Number: 17471). This recruitment establishes eligible lists for Lateral In-State and Lateral Out-of-State officers. Lateral In-State officers are experienced Arizona peace officers not required to attend the Mesa Police Academy and are assigned to a Field Training Officer upon hire. Lateral Out-of-State officers are hired at the Police Officer Recruit starting salary while studying for and taking Arizona waiver exams, and will be promoted to Police Officer - Lateral upon successful completion. Location: PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform general or specialized police work in the protection of life and property - Interact with a culturally and socially diverse population and employ discretion in solving problems - Maintain public order, prevent crime, and enforce laws and ordinances - Conduct investigations, make arrests, issue summonses, citations, and warnings, and assist the public - Perform routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control duties on an assigned shift - Respond to public safety calls for service - May perform specialized assignments such as training recruits, traffic enforcement on motorcycle or bicycle, high-risk tactical operations, handling hazardous devices, working with K-9 units, conducting crime scene investigations, performing detailed follow-up investigations in the Criminal Investigations Division, maintaining complex criminal intelligence files, or conducting aerial surveillance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - High school graduation or GED - Police Officer - Lateral In-State: Must have completed an AZ P.O.S.T. academy and currently be, or have been, an AZPOST certified sworn peace officer in good standing - Police Officer - Lateral Out-of-State: Must currently be, or have been, a certified sworn peace officer in good standing from another state or federal agency, must have graduated from a state-approved P.O.S.T. basic training academy, and have at least one year of experience as a P.O.S.T. academy certified peace officer SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must uphold the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity - Successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required - Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date - Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date - Candidates given a conditional job offer must pass a pre-employment medical physical, psychological test battery, and drug screening - Commercial Motor Vehicle Assignment (if applicable): Must possess a valid Arizona Class A CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit with no air brake restriction, and obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement within 150 days of assignment. Subject to annual FMCSA CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and DOT drug and alcohol testing SELECTION PROCESS 1. Application review 2. Background questionnaire (must be completed within two weeks if selected to move forward) 3. Background investigation 4. Polygraph examination 5. Pre-employment medical physical, psychological test battery, and drug screening HOW TO APPLY - Submit an application for the continuous opening - Review and print the Job Announcement document for additional information regarding minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, requirements, and the testing and hiring process - Complete the required background questionnaire within two weeks if your application is selected to move forward in the recruitment process EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of Mesa - Job Type: Full Time - Department: (H210) Police - FLSA Status: Nonexempt - Work requires occasional physical exertion under adverse circumstances and is subject to rotating shifts, weekend, and holiday work - Lateral In-State officers are assigned to a Field Training Officer upon hire and must successfully complete the program - Lateral Out-of-State officers are assigned to field training officers and must successfully complete the program upon promotion