Police Officer Recruit

About the Department

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of Arizona’s most dynamic communities? 

The Gilbert Police Department is looking for driven, kind, bold, and humble individuals to join our team as Police Officers. Whether you're just starting your law enforcement journey or bringing prior experience, we have a place for you.

• All Gear Provided: From uniforms to equipment, we’ve got you covered. No out-of-pocket expenses or uniform allowances—just show up ready to serve

• Competitive Pay + Overtime Eligibility: This position is FLSA non-exempt, meaning you're eligible for overtime compensation

• Strong Support System: You'll be backed by a department that values integrity, innovation, and community connection

• Modern Technology & Resources: We equip our officers with cutting-edge tools and systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and communication
  
  

• Career Growth & Specialized Units: From K-9 to SWAT to Investigations, we offer pathways to explore your interests and advance your career
  
  

• Wellness & Mental Health Support: We prioritize your well-being with access to peer support, mental health resources, and wellness programs
  
  

• Relocation Assistance: Moving from out of state? Qualified candidates may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement stipend of up to $2,500 to help ease the transition and welcome you to the Gilbert community. Stipend amounts may vary based on location and availability
  
  
  
  

Position Duties

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! We are currently hiring Police Officer Recruits and Open Enrollment Officers, please find the individual requirements below.

Recruit Officer:

• You must be at least 21-years of age by the time you would be scheduled to graduate from a 22-week police academy.
• You have not graduated from any law enforcement training academy OR
• Your previously held peace officer certification has lapsed/expired.  
  • If your certification has lapsed, you will have to submit a waiver of training and will have to pass an Arizona POST waiver examination.  (Arizona POST Rule R13-4-110D)

• You graduated from an Arizona law enforcement academy within the past one (1) calendar year, but have not been appointed by a law enforcement agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.