Arizona Department of Public Safety - Cadet Officer / Officer
"A Challenging Career"

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The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking dedicated individuals who have a sincere interest, desire and strong aptitude for a rewarding law enforcement career.  As a DPS Officer, you will have an exceptional opportunity to grow and advance in a challenging public service career.

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Arizona Department of Public Safety - Cadet Officer / Officer                                                      

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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 who laterally transfer to the agency with less than three years qualifying patrol experience may receive the Officer (entry) annual salary of $45,954.92 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,229.93 annually).

Qualified Certified Officers who laterally transfer to the agency with three to six years of qualifying patrol experience may receive the Officer (midpoint level) annual salary of $55,169.46 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,476.55 annually).

Qualified Certified Officers who laterally transfer to the agency with six or more years of qualifying patrol experience may receive the Officer (maximum level) annual salary of $64,383.15 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,723.15 annually).

Progression through the Officer classification includes Officer (midpoint level) with a current salary of $55,169.46 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,476.55 annually) and Officer (maximum level) salary of $64,383.15 (includes discretionary Performance Pay of $1,723.15 annually).

Any questions about this position can be directed to:

• Sergeant Eric Anspach
  Email: Eanspach@azdps.gov
  
• Officer Darien Chavez
  Email: dchavez@azdps.gov
• Officer Jermaine Evans
  Email: Jevans@azdps.gov
• Officer Raul Molina
  Email: Rmolina@azdps.gov

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Application

HOW TO APPLY:  The application packet must be completed and signed [the packet consists of four documents, (1) the DPS Application-Sworn, (2) the AZ POST Statement of Personal History, (3) the credit report waiver and (4) waiver of liability and release].  The DPS and AZ POST applications MUST be notarized.  Any incomplete, inaccurate or illegible application packet components will result in the entire packet being sent back to the applicant for correction(s) and the applicant will not be invited to participate in testing until a completed application packet has been submitted.  Application packages are available from the DPS offices listed below or you may print an application packet by clicking on the following link:

Click Here to download Application Packet

It is strenuously recommended that applicants complete their applications on their computer, using the Adobe program, and saving a copy of the application packets to their computer.  This may prove very helpful if the applicant needs to update their application packet or provide another copy to DPS and they already have a copy on their computer to simply update and print [this is the preferred method].

Applicants may call the DPS Human Resource Office at (602) 223-2290 to request the application package by mail.  The application forms must be submitted to DPS Human Resources Section, PO Box 6638, Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6638.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by the Human Resources Section. Please do not return applications to any DPS office other than Headquarters in Phoenix.

At least one ride along with a DPS Highway Patrol Officer is highly recommended. The ride along application (which must be completed by the applicant and approved by a DPS Supervisor prior to the applicant being scheduled by DPS for a ride along) can be downloaded by following the link below. The completed ride along application must be returned to the nearest Highway Patrol field office in relation to where you would like to do your ride along. Please DO NOT return the ride along application to the DPS Headquarters in Phoenix as Headquarters is not a field office.

Click Here to download the Ride Along Form

Physical Fitness

Basic Training Academy Physical Fitness Guide For Cadet Officer

The test will consist of five events: Sit-ups, push-ups, 1.5 mile run, 300 meter run, and agility run. Each event will be scored individually as a pass or fail.  The applicant must successfully complete each testing event to continue in the physical fitness testing.  

Minimum requirements for the physical fitness test will be based on the following requirements:  

1.5 MILE RUN - Walking is permitted, however the applicant must complete the test within the time frame indicated.  

300 METER RUN – The applicant must run 300 meters within the allotted time frame.  

PUSH-UPS - The applicant will start with the palms of the hands on the floor, arms straight, legs and back straight. A monitor will place a fist on the floor below the applicant’s chest.  When told to begin, the applicant will bend the elbow, keeping the legs and back straight, until the chest touches the monitor’s fist and then return to the starting position.   

AGILITY RUN – The applicant begins in a prone position with hands on the start line.  On the mark of “Go” the applicant quickly gets to their feet and sprints 30’ to the end of the far cone.  The applicant’s foot must touch or go past the line and then they must return to the start line and turn around the first middle cone.  The applicant serpentines the four middle cones up and back; then repeats the sprint to the far cone and back to the finish line.  

SIT-UPS - The applicant will start by lying on the ground on their back with knees bent and feet on the ground. Bring the shoulders forward until the elbows touch the knees and then return to the start position.  This will continue as many times as possible for one minute.  The applicant’s hands must be placed behind the ears, not allowing the fingertips to break the plane.

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