City of Tempe, AZ : Police Officer Recruiting & Hiring

A Message from Chief of Police Tom Ryff

"The Tempe Police Department emphasizes leadership and innovation, and we've worked hard to create an environment conducive to achieving excellence. It is fundamentally important to promote a true community police force; that starts with recruiting and hiring diverse, exceptional individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the people of our community."

The Tempe Police Department is not accepting applications for the position of police officer recruit or lateral at this time.

Click here for more information about future testing and a study guide for the written examination.

About the Tempe Police Department

Specialization & Advancement Opportunities

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A Message from the Recruiting & Hiring Unit

Thank you for considering becoming a Tempe police officer. This website is a one-stop resource for information about our department and the hiring process. Please take the time to read through the information provided in the links to the right and thank you for visiting.

About the Police Officer Recruit Testing Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact a Police Recruiter

Last updated: 4/15/2013 2:56:43 PM