Police Officer (Recruit) en City of Avondale, AZ

About the Department

1. Submit an Online Application on the City of Avondale's Career page at www.avondaleaz.gov/careers

• Applications are being accepted from August 26, 2025, through September 2, 2025.

2. Take the FrontLine National Written Exam with the National Testing Network
After submitting your application, it will be reviewed within 24-48 business hours. Passing applicants will receive an email with instructions on how to take the written exam, submit college credits to waive the written exam, or transfer previous NTN written exam results to the City of Avondale.

Important Information:

• Take Exam: The City of Avondale will provide you with a voucher code to take the written exam at no cost via email. If you do not use the voucher code, you will be responsible for the full fee of the exam.
  • Deadline to complete the NTN Exam: September 9, 2025
  • Exams can be taken in person or virtually.
  • We do not require you to take Parts 1 and 2 of the assessment or the physical agility test.
  • Minimum passing scores: Reading – 70 | Writing – 70
  • A practice exam is available through NTN for $24.95.

• Exam Waiver: Applicants with 64 or more college credit hours from an accredited institution may waive the exam.

• Prior Exam: If you passed the NTN exam within the past 12 months (since 08/26/2024) with minimum scores of 70 in Reading and 70 in Writing, you can transfer your scores to the City of Avondale through the NTN website for a $12.00 fee.

• Minimum passing scores: Reading – 70 | Writing – 70

All testing must be completed by Tuesday, September 9, 2025. After the testing window closes, candidates will not be permitted to register to test or submit existing scores. Individuals who do not complete both portions of the testing process (application and written exam) will not be eligible to continue in the recruitment process.

Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:

• NeoGov Application

• NTN Written Examination

• Physical Agility Test

• Comprehensive Background Investigation and Fingerprinting

• Polygraph Examination

• Psychological Evaluation

• Chief’s Interview

• AZPOST Medical Exam and Drug Screen

Position Duties

Enforces Arizona State laws and City ordinances. Provides customer service to the citizens of Avondale. Responds to emergency situations & non-emergency calls for service, investigates crimes, educates the public regarding safety and security, testifies in court, writes reports, conducts & attends trainings, and performs administrative duties as required. May perform duties with units that require additional training and specialization.

Additional functions of the position include:

• Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
• Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
• Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.
• Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
• Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age by Police Academy graduation.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Successful completion of an Arizona Police Academy and Arizona Police Officers Standards and Training (AZ POST) Certification.
• Above average physical conditioning: includes running, climbing, crawling, and possessing the ability to pass and maintain an entry-level officer's physical fitness requirements.
• Existing knowledge of the use of force, application of criminal law, constitutional law, and current tactics used in law enforcement is preferred.

Other Qualifications

Benefits

• Take Home Vehicle Program
• Housing Incentive - $25,000 towards the purchase of a home in Avondale
• $7,500 Retention Bonus
• $500 Physical Fitness Incentive
• Paid Parental Leave
• Shift Differential
• 4-Day Work Week
• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement and College Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Uniform Allowance 
• Paid Training 
• Bilingual Compensation
• Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit
• Deferred Compensation
• Longevity Pay
• 40 hours of Sick Leave Upon Hire (Police Recruit)

Human Resources Department
City of Avondale
(623) 333-2200
[email protected]