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In order to be invited to take the police officer recruit test, you must first apply.
- Register to Apply On Line
- View Job Openings
- Click on Job Details (Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire is located here)
- Click on Apply Now located next to Job Details
If you pass the questionnaire, you will be invited to take the police officer recruit test. More information will be sent to you regarding when and where it will be held. For the test, you must bring:
- Your computer-generated I.D. number – which will be sent to your email
- Photo identification
- 2 sharpened #2 pencils
The following information includes the steps it takes to become a police officer recruit.
Truthfulness
It is imperative to be honest and tell the truth throughout this process. Lying, cheating, knowingly omitting, falsifying, concealing or obscuring required information or engaging in similar misconduct or deception during any part of the application and/or hiring process will not be tolerated and will serve as grounds for permanent disqualification from ever being employed by the Tucson Police Department in ANY capacity.
Physical Fitness Evaluation
A physical assessment, based on the Coopers Institute Standard will be administered prior to the written exam. This is a pass/fail assessment. However, it is important to consider that training at the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center is very intense and demanding – much more so than this initial fitness evaluation.
If you are not in shape at the start of the Academy, you might not succeed and either quit or be discharged for falling too far behind. Download this helpful six week program to get in shape. Download Physical Fitness Guide
You will be evaluated in the following areas:
- 1.5 mile run
- Sit-ups (during one minute)
- Push-ups (to exhaustion)
- 300 meter run
- Vertical leap
- Stress-based scenario
Wear clothes that are appropriate for working-out and are suitable for the weather. Please be sure to bring your own water and anything else you might need to endure this test. We try to administer the test in the cooler parts of the day, however, it will likely be hot, so come properly hydrated and fed.
It is your responsibility to know your own physical condition. Individuals who are in a poor
state of physical conditioning may have difficulty in this test phase. Your participation in
this examination is at your own risk and the City of Tucson assumes no liability or
responsibility for any injuries you may incur during this process.
Written Examination
This is a general knowledge test that measures your skills, abilities and intelligence that you should possess prior to any training to become a police officer. You will receive the results of your test that same day. If you pass, you’ll be scheduled for an oral board interview. Be on time. Late arrivals will be turned away.
If claiming preference or inclusion credit, (i.e., DD-214/Native American/ADA) individuals
must bring copy(s) of supporting documentation to the written test. No preference or
inclusion credit will be given if documents are submitted at a later date.
Oral Board Interview
This review is usually given by sworn and/or non-sworn members of the TPD and takes approximately one hour to complete. It consists of questions that are asked of all applicants and you must pass this interview to continue in the hiring process.
Bring copies of the following materials as well as a notarized and completed applicant questionnaire.
- Proof Of Citizenship– Birth Certificate, US Naturalization Papers or US passport
- High school diploma or GED certificate (Transcripts also acceptable)
- DD214- with re-enlistment code for any military service (If applicable)
- Selective Service Registration Proof- for males between the ages of 18 and 26
- Social Security Card
- Drivers License
- Copy of your five year certified driving history (Arizona Residents Only) – available from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department and must have been issued to you within the previous 30 days
- Proof Of Automobile Insurance-For all vehicles you own
- All Marriage Licenses and Certificates/All Divorce Decrees
- Any Bankruptcy Documents/Papers
- College Degree(s)- and/or transcripts (does not have to be certified copy)
- Previous Law Enforcement- Any certificates (If applicable)
Background Investigation
The TPD Applicant Questionnaire must be completed prior to your Oral Board Interview and is needed to conduct the background investigation. If you pass the oral interview, then a polygraph test and finger-printing may be scheduled for this part of the hiring process.
The polygraph will confirm the information already received during the hiring process to that point is correct.
Anyone listed on the Questionnaire can be contacted during this investigation.
All information obtained during the background investigation will not be revealed to anyone at anytime by The Tucson Police Department.
Psychological Assessment
Members of The Tucson Police Department must be in excellent physical and mental health. Our psychological evaluation is thorough and will help determine if you are of sound mind to handle the mental and psychological stresses that come with serving as a police officer.
Medical Examination/Drug Screen
You must meet Arizona POST standards.
Learn more. Contact a TPD recruiter at (520)791-COPS (2677) or recruit1@tucsonaz.gov Rewards | Careers | About TPD | About Tucson | Events & Test Dates | Apply Now | Home
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