AZ DPS

Positions (Cadet Officer / Officer) - OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

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The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is accepting applications for Cadet Officer and Officer. An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications, but is not currently an AZ POST Certified Officer, may apply for Cadet Officer. Additionally, an AZ POST Certified Officer who does not meet the minimum qualifications for a Department of Public Safety Officer may apply for Cadet Officer. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies, depending upon the hiring needs of the Department. Relocation may be necessary.

Summary Statement

The Cadet Officer participates in an academy training program to learn the general duties of police work. Upon graduation from the academy, the Cadet Officer is promoted to Officer and attends the DPS Advanced Basic Training, which includes training on Department policies, practices and standards. Lateral applicants who meet the qualifications for a Department of Public Safety Officer will also be required to attend the DPS Advanced Basic Training. An Officer is a fully certified law enforcement officer who, under supervision, patrols highways, enforces laws and ordinances, investigates collisions, and performs related duties. DPS Officers are assigned to locations throughout Arizona.

Salary

Cadet Officers earn an annual salary of $39,388 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,054) while in training at the Pre-Academy and the Arizona Law Enforcement (basic training) Academy (approximately 20 weeks). Upon graduation and certification, Cadets are promoted to Officer (entry level), with an annual salary of $45,954.92 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,229.93 annually).

Qualified Certified Officers (regardless of length of prior service) who laterally transfer to the agency will receive the Officer Entry annual salary of $45,954.92 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,229.93 annually).

Progression through the Officer classification includes Officer Midpoint (years 4 through 6 of DPS employment as an Officer) with a current salary of $55,169.46 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,476.55 annually) and Officer Maximum (6 years or more of DPS employment as an Officer) salary of $64,383.15 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,723.15 annually).

Questions

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