What is an Out-Of-State Lateral Police Officer?
To be considered an out-of-state lateral police applicant, you must currently be employed as a police officer, or have been actively working two of the past three years: or have (1) served solely as Tribal officers and have not been certified by another state, or (2) Federal officers who have served solely in agencies with limited or specialty enforcement missions. If you have any questions as to whether you qualify as an out-of-state lateral officer, call (480) 503-6500 and ask to speak to a background investigator. Do Out-Of-State Lateral officers take a written test? No. When do I take the physical fitness test? The physical agility test is administered the next day to applicants who pass the written test. Are there any age limits in order to become an officer? You must be at 21 years old by the time you graduate from the Academy. There are no maximum age limits. What if I’ve taken the test before and failed? You may take the written test as many times as you like, however you must
