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$ 75380 - 102274
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THE OPPORTUNITY
READY FOR YOUR NEXT LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVENTURE THEN WELCOME HOME TO PARADISE VALLEY!
Come serve a community that truly supports youwhere professionalism wellness and purpose come together.
The Town of Paradise Valley is a uniquely vibrant municipality serving 12000 residents across a picturesque 16-square-mile community nestled between Scottsdale and Phoenix with Camelback Mountain as its stunning backdrop. Though small in size we deliver big resultsoffering outstanding public services with a limited government approach that values connection collaboration and innovation.
If youre a current law enforcement officer ready for a new chapter Paradise Valley PD offers one of the most competitive and supportive environments in Arizona. We take pride in proactive policing robust training and a culture built on professionalism and heart.
WE PROUDLY OFFER
- Competitive Wages: $75380 $102274 (07/01/2025 hourly rates annualized and DOE)
- Superior Work Environment:
- Supportive leadership approachable command staff and a community that stands with us
- Low crime rates and high-impact community partnerships
- On-duty wellness and fitness program
- Twice-monthly training specialty training opportunities
- Minimal mandatory overtime and maintain a compensatory time cap of 240 hoursso your time stays yours
- FTO assignment opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- 100% Town-paid medical and dental for employees with up to 90% Town contributions for dependents
- Paidvacationandsick leaveaccruals with40 hours of vacation advanced upon hire.
- 10 paid holidays 1 special holiday 2 personal days
- 320 hours of paid parental leave
- $2000 uniform allowance upon hire; $1500/year after one year
- $5250 tuition reimbursement annually
- Life AD&D and short-term disability coverage (100% Town-paid)
- Ballistic vest provided every 5 years
- Enrollment in PSPRS with excellent retirement benefits
- Premium Pays:
- $3.00/hr (weekends)
- $1.25/hr (nights)
- $10.00/hr (instructor-led training)
- $75.00/hr starting pay for off-duty work (with 4-hour minimum at luxury resorts and private residences)
- 2.5% pay increases for specialty assignments
GETTING STARTED
WHAT YOU NEED
Arizona Applicants:
- A valid class D Arizona drivers license upon hire
- A high school diploma or GED
- A valid Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification as a peace officer upon hire
- Successful completion of law enforcement field training
Out-of-State Applicants:
- A valid class D Arizona drivers license upon hire
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year as a sworn officer in a municipality county or state law enforcement agency or equivalent experience
- A valid peace officer certification and the ability to become AZPOST-certified
READY TO APPLY
Complete the Apply Now box to begin the online application. Be sure to have the following documents ready to upload as part of the supplemental questionnaire: high school diploma/GED current law enforcement certification college transcripts and any other documents you believe are relevant to your application with us.
SELECTION PROCESS
We recognize your time is important so please review the following steps in our selection process. Upon your successful completion of each step you will advance forward in the process.
- Application Review: Your online application is reviewed as submitted. Incomplete applications will be held in abeyance until all the necessary information is provided.
- Selection Event: You will be invited to attend a PVPD selection event where you will participate in a physical aptitude test and written testing. Then in the afternoon you will participate in an oral board interview followed by an interview with the Chief of Police.
- Conditional Offer of Employment: At the conclusion of the selection event if you are successful you will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of a polygraph examination and an extensive background investigation that includes employment driving and criminal history checks; a psychological evaluation; pre-employment drug testing; and a medical evaluation.
- Polygraph Examination: You will participate in a polygraph examination following the selection event.
- Background Investigation: Upon receipt of your signed offer we will conduct your background investigation.
- Confirmation of Offer: You will receive confirmation of the employment offer with a defined hire date.
- Success: Welcome to the Town of Paradise Valley Police Department!
Interested candidates must complete an online application to be considered for this opportunity and only the most qualified applicants will be considered further.
The Town of Paradise Valley is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply.
WANT TO LEARN MORE
Would you like to learn more then please contact our Paradise Valley Recruitment Team at or .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
