UPCOMING TESTING DATES

• Thursday, February 18 - Friday, February 19, 2020
• Thursday, May 6 - Friday, May 7, 2020
• Thursday, August 12 - Friday, August 13, 2020
• Thursday, November 4 - Friday, November 5, 2020

For department information please contact:

Detective Chris Angus

Background Investigator Kristin Messer

For detailed information and to apply online, click the link below to visit our career opportunities page.

ABOUT US

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Development
• Coursework in criminal justice, and/or military experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age at the graduation of academy
• Possession of a valid Arizona drivers license prior to employment
•  Ability to obtain Arizona P.O.S.T. certification

SCREENING/EXAMINATION PROCESS

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants for the succeeding examination process:

• Written Exam
• Writing Assignment
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Agility Testing
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Extensive Background Check
• Post-Employment Medical Examination/Drug Screen

Police Officer Trainee (Hourly during academy) $24.26
Certified Police Officer (Hourly upon graduation from the academy) $26.68
$55,503.00/Annually

POLICE OFFICER LATERAL

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Development
• Coursework in criminal justice, and/or military experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possession of a valid Arizona drivers license prior to employment
• Possession of out of state certification as a Police Officer with the ability to obtain Arizona P.O.S.T certification
• Written exam waived for all certified laterals
• Qualified out of state peace officers may be eligible to gain Arizona Peace Officer certification through waiver testing in lieu of attending an Arizona Peace Officer basic course at an academy

Hiring Range: $26.68 - $31.69 Hourly
$55,503.00 - $65,920.15/Annually(Depending on Qualifications)

SCREENING/EXAMINATION PROCESS

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants for the succeeding examination process:

• Writing Assignment
• Oral Board Interview
• Physical Agility Testing
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Extensive Background Check
• Post-Employment Medical Examination/Drug Screen

Salary Range: $26.68 - $31.69 Hourly
$55,503.00 - $65,920.15/Annually (Depending on Qualifications)
Relocation Expense Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 with receipts
Signing Bonus - $5,000 (upon successful completion of the Field Training Program)
Specialized Certification Award at the Chief’s discretion - up to $2,000 (upon successful completion of the Field Training Program)

LAKE HAVASU CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.