Mesa Police Department Human Resources Section
In-State Lateral

We are seeking to hire competitive, visionary, and innovative employees who enjoy challenges, are problem-solvers, and have excellent team-working skills.

• Come work in the 3rd largest Police Agency in the State of Arizona. We have competitive salaries and benefits.
• We have transfer and promotional opportunities.
• After probation, lateral officers may use 50% of their police agency time towards the three year requirement for specialty assignments.
• We continue your medical benefits after you retire!
• Check out what we have to offer you!

Minimum Qualification(s) Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Applicant must have completed an Arizona Post Academy and be certified as a full-time sworn peace officer with an Arizona P.O.S.T certified law enforcement agency in good standing. Tiered starting salary available based on sworn peace officer experience.

Special Requirements: Successful completion of an extensive background investigation, along with polygraph, physical agility, medical, and psychological examinations are required. A Police Officer-Lateral is not required to attend the Mesa Police Academy.

Starting Salary Range for a Lateral Officer is:

$48,401.60 to 68,744.00 Annually

$48,401.60 - Less than 10 months experience

$50,856.00 - 10 months - 1 year experience

$53,518.40 - 1-2 years experience

$56,284.80 - 62,212.80 - greater than 2 years and depending on experience

Top out in four years at $68,744.00.

In-State Lateral Application | Background Questionnaire

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For questions regarding the hiring or testing process, contact police.jobs@cityofmesa.org