Police Officer (Certified)

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Certified Police Officer, working with the City of Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, an understanding of how to be an active listener who can navigate difficult situations, and mental agility. If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you! Click here to view a brochure that explains more information on the position, the department, the organization, and our community.

HIRING BONUS & MOVING ALLOWANCE

In addition, any new hire that relocates to the City of Yuma from outside the region will be eligible for a moving allowance of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of relocation.

STEP PAY FOR POLICE OFFICERS

The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $28.9913- $40.8521 per hour. The pay chart below lists the entry level pay for lateral transfers:

Years of Experience

Step #

Hourly Rate

Entry pay (0 - 2.9 yrs.)

Step 1

$30.1539

3 - 4.9 yrs.

Step 2

$31.0585

5 - 6.9 yrs.

Step 3

$31.9904

7 - 8.9 yrs.

Step 4

$32.9502

9+ yrs.

Step 5

$33.9388

SELECTION PROCESS

HIRING PROCESS

• POPAT
  • Information regarding the POPAT and the minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Post website.
• Oral Interview
• Background Interview
  • Click here to review the (PHQ).
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Exam
• Medical/Drug Screening
• Police Academy

JOB INFORMATION

• Must have been an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certified officer; OR Must have been a Certified Officer in another state. (Out of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity. For more information on reciprocity and the waiver process, visit the Arizona Post website), OR Must have been a U.S. Customs or Border Patrol Officer/Agent.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Be in sound physical and mental health.
• Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/20 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
• Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
• Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

• Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
• Been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked or have current certified status suspended
• Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or dangerous drugs/narcotics
• Used marijuana, dangerous drugs/narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer
• Illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
• Convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years
• Been previously employed with a law enforcement agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity
• Lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified any information on the application or background questionnaire
• Conviction of domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or conviction of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime

For additional information regarding the Yuma Police Department, please visit the Yuma Police Department Hiring and Recruiting page.