QUALIFICATIONS
Because reserve officers perform the same duties as career police officers, reserve officer applicants must satisfy the same hiring and selection requirements as career officer applicants. Those requirements include... Read More >
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process for candidates is an eight-step process that starts with filling out an application. A background investigation, and a series of physical, psychological and medical examinations follow... Read More >
ACADEMY
Reserve officer recruits attend the Phoenix Police Department Academy. The Academy consists of 620 hours of state-mandated peace officer certification training, and it takes approximately 7 months to complete the weekday evening and weekend schedule. Read More >
LATERAL TRANSFERS
The Phoenix Police Department offers a lateral transfer program for current AZ-POST certified officers and law enforcement officers from other states. Read More >
OTHER POSITIONS
The Phoenix Police Reserve Division also offers two non-sworn volunteer positions: Police Assistant and Volunteer. Persons interested in these positions do not attend the police academy. Read More >
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