Chandler Police Department Lateral Officers · City of Chandler

Chandler Police Department: Lateral Officers

Protect and serve your career.

When you join the Chandler Police Department, you’ll be working in a diverse city with a growing population. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, advanced technology, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in our community.

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When you join the Chandler Police Department, you’ll be working in a diverse city with a growing population. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, advanced technology, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Getting Started

Do you qualify as a lateral officer?

A lateral officer is an experienced certified peace officer in good standing.

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Getting Started

Do you qualify as a lateral officer?

A lateral officer is an experienced certified peace officer in good standing.

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In-state Lateral

A successful certified Arizona peace officer applicant will start the field training program upon being selected. Police officers certified in Arizona, must have completed an AZPOST approved academy program and have successfully been certified by AZPOST as a peace officer and currently be in good standing.

Out-of-state Lateral

Individuals who have served honorably as a peace officer in Arizona and their certification as a peace officer has lapsed, or served in another state or a federal agency, may be eligible to be a certified Arizona law enforcement officer by successfully completing the waiver testing process. The waiver tests are administered in lieu of attending an Arizona peace officer basic course at an academy.

Police officers certified in a state other than Arizona or certified by a federal law enforcement agency, must have one year of experience and be currently employed as a peace officer or have resigned in good standing from an agency within 30 months of application. In addition, peace officers with certifications other than from Arizona will need to meet all AZPOST requirements for the waiver process to gain Arizona peace officer certification without attending a formal academy.

Lateral Police Officer Pay Structure

Less than 1 year of experience

$32.24/HR

1 year of experience

$33.85/HR

2 years of experience

$35.56/HR

3 years of experience

$37.33/HR

4 years of experience

$39.19/HR

5 years of experience

$41.17/HR

6 years of experience

$43.22/HR

7 or more years of experience

$45.39/HR

Our Application Process

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Apply Online

Applications are being accepted.

Police Officer Lateral Application

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AZPOST Personal History Form

Once you have submitted a City of Chandler application, please follow the below directions.

  • Go to MyAzpost.pdf
  • Follow the directions to register and complete your electronic AZPOST Personal History Form
  • Share the Form with Chandler PD
  • Email your form ID number to cpdrecruiting@chandleraz.gov
  • Once received, a background investigator will reach out if there are any follow up questions. If there are no automatic disqualifiers, you will receive an email inviting you to an oral board interview.
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Oral Board Interview

Applicants will need to pass an oral board interview which consists of several questions in front of a panel of sworn officers.

A virtual oral board interview is an option available for applicants outside the metropolitan area.

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Backgrounding & Polygraph

If you pass the oral board interview, you’ll complete a background questionnaire that will be investigated to verify the information provided. After the investigation is complete, you’ll be personally interviewed and given a polygraph test to ensure all information is truthful and accurate.

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Firearms Qualifications

Out of state lateral applicants will be required to complete an AZPOST firearms qualification. This will be an assessment of basic skills and firearms safety will be evaluated.

Learn More About Firearm Qualifications

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Conditional Job Offer

If the applicant passes each of the previous steps, they will be provided a conditional offer which is contingent upon the applicant passing the medical exam, psychological exam, and a chief’s interview.

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Medical & Psych Exam

Applicants must pass a medical exam and a psychological exam that meets AZPOST standards.

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Chief Interview

The applicant will have a one-on-one interview with the police chief.

Our Application Process

one

Apply Online

Applications are being accepted.

Police Officer Lateral Application

two

AZPOST Personal History Form

Once you have submitted a City of Chandler application, please follow the below directions.

  • Go to MyAzpost.pdf
  • Follow the directions to register and complete your electronic AZPOST Personal History Form
  • Share the Form with Chandler PD
  • Email your form ID number to cpdrecruiting@chandleraz.gov
  • Once received, a background investigator will reach out if there are any follow up questions. If there are no automatic disqualifiers, you will receive an email inviting you to an oral board interview.
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Oral Board Interview

Applicants will need to pass an oral board interview which consists of several questions in front of a panel of sworn officers.

A virtual oral board interview is an option available for applicants outside the metropolitan area.

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Backgrounding & Polygraph

If you pass the oral board interview, you’ll complete a background questionnaire that will be investigated to verify the information provided. After the investigation is complete, you’ll be personally interviewed and given a polygraph test to ensure all information is truthful and accurate.

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Firearms Qualifications

Out of state lateral applicants will be required to complete an AZPOST firearms qualification. This will be an assessment of basic skills and firearms safety will be evaluated.

Learn More About Firearm Qualifications

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Conditional Job Offer

If the applicant passes each of the previous steps, they will be provided a conditional offer which is contingent upon the applicant passing the medical exam, psychological exam, and a chief’s interview.

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Medical & Psych Exam

Applicants must pass a medical exam and a psychological exam that meets AZPOST standards.

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Chief Interview

The applicant will have a one-on-one interview with the police chief.

Salary and Benefits

The current annual salary for a police officer starts at $32.24 per hour. Overtime is paid at a rate of time and a half. The annual salary does not include uniforms and other equipment provided by the department.

Bilingual officers (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Hindi, and American Sign Language (ASL)) may earn up to 5% additional based upon skill level. Recruits may take the translator test once they are done with FTO.

Work Hours

Most police officers work a four-day work week with ten hours each day. In addition, officers who begin their shift in the afternoon or evening hours receive a shift differential.

Vacation, Leave, Sick Time

As a new police officer, you will accumulate paid vacation time at a rate of 101 hours the first year progressing to 197 hours in twenty years. You will also receive 96 hours of sick time and 10 paid holiday hours a year.

Retirement

Police officers are eligible for a retirement pension through the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

Additional Benefits

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Medical, Vision
and Dental Plans

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City Paid Life
Insurance

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City Paid Retirement
Health Savings Plan

education

Tuition Reimbursement
($5,250 per year)

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Deferred
Compensation Plan

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Certified to Help Veterans
Use G.I. Bill for 12 months!

Get in touch. Stay in touch.

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Recruiting Hotline

480-782-3960

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