City of Avondale
Police Officer (Lateral)
The City of Avondale is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Join the City of Avondale Police Department and bring your experience to a growing, community-focused agency.
To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility.
Hiring Process Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:
NeoGov Application
Physical Agility Test (if applicable)
Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable)
Comprehensive Background Investigation and Fingerprinting
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Chief’s Interview
AZPOST Medical Exam and Drug Screen
Enforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties. Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise.
Additional functions of the position include:
Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.
Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click here.
In-State Lateral Applicants
Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standing
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
No felony convictions
The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed
Out-of-State Lateral Applicants
Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certification
Must have a minimum of one year of active patrol experience
Must successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations
Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination)
Tactical driving qualification
Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
No felony convictions
Benefits To learn more about the benefits of joining our team, click here.
Automatic Disqualifiers To view the list of automatic disqualifications, click here.
Contact Information Human Resources Department
City of Avondale
(623) 333-2200
hr-recruitment@avondaleaz.gov
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To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility.
Hiring Process Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:
NeoGov Application
Physical Agility Test (if applicable)
Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable)
Comprehensive Background Investigation and Fingerprinting
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Chief’s Interview
AZPOST Medical Exam and Drug Screen
Enforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties. Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise.
Additional functions of the position include:
Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.
Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click here.
In-State Lateral Applicants
Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standing
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
No felony convictions
The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed
Out-of-State Lateral Applicants
Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certification
Must have a minimum of one year of active patrol experience
Must successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations
Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination)
Tactical driving qualification
Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
No felony convictions
Benefits To learn more about the benefits of joining our team, click here.
Automatic Disqualifiers To view the list of automatic disqualifications, click here.
Contact Information Human Resources Department
City of Avondale
(623) 333-2200
hr-recruitment@avondaleaz.gov
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