Police | Employment Information

  1. Recruitment
  2. Employment Process
  3. Applications

Recruitment

All applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply for the entry level position of Police Officer:
      
          Minimum Age: Must be at least 20 years old and 6 months at time of written examination
          Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
          Military Service: Must have an Honorable Discharge
          Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen at time of application

All applications are screened to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements and qualifies for further consideration. 

Applicants can not have any of the following: 
     
          Felony conviction
          Misdemeanor or Felony conviction involving family violence
          Is currently under indictment for any criminal offense
          Is prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle
          Is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition

For more information on minimum requirement please visit: AZPOST

Sworn Positions

 The department considers employment applications for police officers from two sources: 

          1. Regular recruitment process for new officers, non-sworn.
          2. Arizona Certified Officers who are currently working as police officers in Arizona or certified officers from other  
              states. 

                                                Contact Us

  1. Human Resources
    Tarah Mayerhofer
    (928) 684-5451 x1508
    Fax: (602) 506-1580
    tmayerhofer@wickenburgaz.gov
    Address
    155 N Tegner St., Ste A
    Wickenburg, AZ  85390
    Hours
    Monday - Thursday
    7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.