Employment

SRPD Recruitment Team

Vision Statement

The members of the Salt River Police Department are committed to delivering the most efficient, effective, productive, and quality police service to the community. We are dedicated to the advancement of a cooperative partnership with our community to develop better community policing, improved communications, and reduced crime. We shall strive to develop a comprehensive strategy to resolve public safety issues, and enhance the quality of life within our community.

Large enough to be professional, small enough to be a family.

Police Officer Recruitment

Police Officer Job Description

• Job Description and Benefits Overview[PDF]
• Salary
  • $51,246 to $70,464 Full Range
  • $51,246 per year while attending a police academy
  • $53,808 per year after successfully graduating the police academy
  • $53,808 Lateral
  • $1,500 per year uniform allowance
• Training opportunities
• Benefits
  • Benefits overview page
  • AZ Public safety retirement

Special Requirements for Police Officer Applicants

• Must be 21 years of age by completion of Academy
• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Completed Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Application along with completed Arizona P.O.S.T. application

Special Document Requirements for Police Officer Applicants

• Provide Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma/GED/Sealed High School Transcripts
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• For Military-DD214 Form, Member 4
• AZ P.O.S.T. Personal History Application
• Waiver of Liability and Release Form
• Willingness Questionnaire

To apply to become a Police Officer, visit the SRPMIC Employment Page.

Police Officer Testing

• Physical and Written test
• Location -- Salt River High School located at 4827 N. Country Club Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85256
• Physical Test Standards (regardless of age and gender)
  • 1.5 mile run under 15 minutes and 18 seconds
  • 35 sit ups in 1 minute
  • 24 push-ups (no time limit)
  • 18.2 seconds Agility run
  • 300 meter run under 61 seconds
• Written exam will proceed after successful completion of physical exam

Other Salt River Police Department employment opportunities

All civilian positions that require a minimum typing proficiency will have to complete and pass a typing assessment. An applicant can have the assessment waived by submitting a typing speed certification from a bonafide testing facility with their application. An assessment would be considered valid if dated within six months from submission of your application.

To apply for position(s) within the Police Department, visit the SRPMIC Employment Page.

Contact Information for SRPD Recruitment

Professional Standards Bureau
480-362-6318
10005 E. Osborn Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
SRPDHiringUnit@srpmic-nsn.gov