Profile: City of Phoenix Police Department

 Working for the Phoenix Police Department 
The slogan used on recruiting billboards around Phoenix in 1955 really is as true today as it was back then. The main difference is that we don't refer to our department as a "police force", because we go beyond just being a "force" in the community.

The Phoenix Police Department is a professional organization dedicated to providing unparalleled service to the community we represent. As such, one thing certain to never change is the fact that being a police officer is "A Job You Can Be Proud Of". This section of our web site is devoted to providing you with everything you need to know about becoming a police officer for our agency.

Benefits of Being a Phoenix Police Officer
There are many benefits that come with being a Phoenix police officer, and any one of the 2,800+ officers currently on our department can attest to this fact. We seek out the most qualified men and women to serve as police officers and we offer a very competitive pay and benefits package to those individuals who successfully complete the hiring process.  This department is nationally recognized as one of the country's finest law enforcement organizations.

Because the department is so large, there are ample opportunities for promotion. For the officer who enjoys the challenge of new experiences, there are 15 bureaus and nearly 80 various specialty assignments in the department, many of which are attainable to new officers after a few years of service.

The Phoenix Police Department is proud to say that it seeks only the finest qualified men and women to serve as peace officers and pays top dollar for those qualifications. Our benefits package and tuition reimbursement are outstanding and the department offers a 20-year retirement plan.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Other Retirement (ESOP, Profit Sharing)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Additional Benefits
4-10 Hour Workdays, Uniform Allowance, Paid Overtime or Compensatory Time Off, Bilingual Incentive Pay, Promotional Opportunities, Free Counseling, and Career Enhancement Pay Program.