Lateral Police Officer
Lateral Opportunities
If you're an experienced law enforcement officer looking to continue your career with the Phoenix Police Department, our lateral officer recruitment process welcomes your experience. Whether you're an in-state lateral seeking to transfer to our department or out-of-state considering a move to Phoenix, we have specific requirements and application steps tailored to you.
Requirements
- In-State Laterals must be AZPOST-certified
- In-State Laterals who graduated from an Arizona POST law enforcement academy must have more than 36 months (three years) of experience
- Out-of-State Lateral applicants must not be separated from their agency for more than one year
- Out-of-State Laterals must have at least one full year of experience as a call-taking Patrol Officer excluding academy time, administrative assignments or Detention Officer duties
- Out-of-State Lateral applicants must have attended a state-certified post-approved academy. Self-sponsored academies are excluded
In-State Lateral Application Steps
- Complete an AZPOST Personal History Form at my.azpost.gov and share it with the Phoenix Police Department. Record your AZPOST ID Number
- Complete the eligibility questionnaire Register for Police Lateral (in the search box type "Police Lateral"). Be sure to include your AZPOST ID Number
- Once the eligibility questionnaire is complete, please allow up to three to four weeks to be notified if you are selected to begin the hiring process. Upon review of the eSOPH Background Packet, only the highest qualified applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview
Out-of-State AZ Waiver Process
For more information on the waiver test qualification process and timelines, please visit the AZPOST waiver process website.
Applicants who are hired for a lateral police officer position must meet/pass the following components during advanced training:
- Firearms Qualification
- Tactical Driving Qualification
- Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
- AZPOST comprehensive final examination. Study material will be provided
