Job Description

Posting number: 27-0073A

Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job classification: Police Officer

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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

The Town reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The eligibility list will be created and will remain active for six months. While the eligibility list remains active, you may be contacted to complete some or all of the following: extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screen. This process is typically completed within three to five months.

Please do not call the Gilbert Police Department for your results.

Examples of 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)

Open Enrollment Officer:

• 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.

Qualifications

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Supplemental information

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.