If I am a police officer working for another city, state, or federal agency does Tempe accept lateral police officers?
• YES… The Tempe Police Department has embarked on an aggressive recruitment campaign which includes hiring qualified, experienced police officers who would like to join our ranks. • The Tempe Police Department recognizes the added value of lateral applicants. • Lateral applicants are processed in two groups – • Those who currently possess AZPOST (Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification. • Those who are currently certified in another state or whose AZPOST certification has expired. • Lateral police officer applicants are required to participate in and successfully complete each stage of the hiring process (beginning with the written test). • Out of state lateral police officer applicants wishing to bypass the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy (ALEA), may be eligible for a waiver test in order to obtain AZPOST certification. • They must have attended and graduated from a police academy similar in length and content to an AZPOST certified academy. • They must also have
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