The Mesa Police Department will soon open the application process for the position of Lateral and Police Officer. Please check back often for updated info on test dates and times.

Recruiting News

The Mesa Police Department offers a challenging career (not just a job) and opportunities through a variety of assignments offered for Sworn Police Officers and Civilian personnel. Now is the time to become a member of the Mesa Police Department.  We have some of the best training and equipment in law enforcement.
 

We are continuously seeking out viable candidates for Sworn and Civilian positions that are ready to share in an active role in making the City of Mesa safe.  Become a part of our team and make a difference in the community.
 

RECRUITING VIDEO

 

Highlights
  • Starting salary is $50,856.00.
  • Top pay for police officer is $72,238.40!
  • The City of Mesa does not take Social Security out of pay checks for police officers. This gives you more take home pay.
  • Lateral officer pay ranges from $50,856.00- $65,353.60 depending on experience.
  • After probation, lateral officers may use 50% of their police agency time towards the three year requirement for specialty assignments.
  • For out-of-state applicants, the first visit may require a stay of 5 days. There will also be a second and third visit during the process.
  • Earn 57 college credits for completing the Police Academy and the Field Training Program.

 

For questions about the Hiring/Testing process or to speak to a recruiter, call the Job Hotline at 1-800-884-5480 or 480-644-3301, option 1, or e-mail to police.jobs@mesaaz.gov.

 

 

Police Officer Recruit

We are seeking to hire competitive, visionary and innovative employees who enjoy challenges, are problem solvers, and have excellent team-working skills.  As a Mesa Police Officer you will have the opportunity to interact with a culturally and socially diverse population in preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations; while working closely with residents and local businesses to make Mesa a better place to live and visit.

 

Police Officer Lateral

 

  • In-State Lateral
    We are seeking to hire competitive, visionary, and innovative employees who enjoy challenges, are problem-solvers, and have excellent team-working skills.

 

  • Out-of-State Lateral
    Do you love working in Law Enforcement but prefer to perform your duties in a warmer climate? Would you like to relocate to an area that is close to many diverse activities such as winter sports, California or Mexico beaches or even the thrill of Las Vegas -- all within a 1/2 day drive? Then check out our Lateral Program just for out-of-state officers!

 

 

 

 For questions regarding the hiring or testing process, contact police.jobs@Mesaaz.gov

Civilian Positions

Are you looking for a career that offers a new experience every day?  Do you want a job that challenges your abilities?   Maybe you have a desire to serve your community, but you don't want to be a Police Officer.

The Mesa Police Department currently employs over 400 civilian personnel.  These personnel are employed in over 100 different job classifications.

Check out our video on becoming a 9-1-1 Operator and learn more about our Communications Division.

Applications for all civilian positions are available only when a vacancy occurs and will be posted at the City of Mesa Jobs page.

 

 

Civilian Police Positions

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Mesa Police Department
Human Resources Section
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211

Job Hotline
480-644-3301
1-800-884-5480

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