SELECTION PROCESSES: WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA TO BECOME A DPS OFFICER?
Q: What are the minimum qualifications to be an Officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety? A: Must possess a valid drivers license (ALL NEWLY HIRED OFFICERS/CADETS MUST POSSESS A VALID STATE OF ARIZONA DRIVERS LICENSE BEFORE STARTING THEIR RESPECTIVE TRAINING). Must be 21 years of age prior to graduation from the academy. Must be a U.S. citizen. Be a high school graduate, or have completed a G.E.D. No felony convictions. Q: What are things that can disqualify me from the selection process? A: THE EXISTENCE OF ANY OF THE CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN REJECTION FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS. THESE AREAS WILL BE EXPLORED DURING THE POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: I. DRUG USAGE A.