Mesa Police Department Human Resources Section
Physical Fitness
Mesa Police Academy
Becoming a
Police Officer for the Mesa Police Department has many challenges. One challenge is personal fitness. Whether you are a
candidate or recruit, being physically prepared will assist with your performance during
the testing process and in the academy.
 Physical conditioning is stressed
because of the physical demands placed upon Officers in the field. As a part of the
Police Officer Recruit selection process you will be required to meet
established Cooper Standards. Each event must be successfully completed in order
to pass the test. The following is a list of the minimum requirements to
successfully complete the Cooper Standards Assessment.
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Push-Ups---18 within one minute
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Sit-ups---27 within one minute
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1-1/2 mile run---within 15 minutes and 20 seconds
Once in the Academy as a new recruit, you will be required to perform physically at much higher
levels. Now is an important time to initiate a regular fitness program.
Keep in mind some exercises which are a part of the physical fitness program for Police
Recruits include, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and running.
 **
ATTENTION **
Weekly opportunity to
qualify on the Physical
Agility Test.
Once you have been placed on
an eligibility list you may take the
physical agility test as many times as you
like. The test is offered every Tuesday at
the Mesa Police Department Training
Facility. Once you have passed the test, you
have fulfilled the testing requirements for
this portion of the application process. You
will be notified of dates available once you
have been placed on an eligibility list.
Preparing mentally and physically for the Police Officer
Recruit academy now can only assist you in successfully meeting the physical
demands of the training required by the Training Staff.
Note: Applicants must successfully complete a physical performance
examination in order for the Hiring Unit to begin the background
investigation phase of testing.
For questions regarding the hiring or testing process,
contact
police.jobs@cityofmesa.org
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