Arizona
Arizona Police Academy Requirements and Arizona Police Officer Qualifications
- Be at least 20 years of age at the time of application, 21 years of age prior to completion of the Academy.
- Be a United States Citizen.
- Be in sound physical and mental health.
- Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/200 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
- Have not been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. Within the last 36 months:
- Have fewer than 8 driving violations points,
- No more than one chargeable accident,
- No conviction for DUI (One Lifetime)
- Driver’s license that is cancelled refused, suspended or revoked.
- Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. Police Department drug standards.
- No commission or conviction of a felony. Misdemeanor arrests are discretionary.
- Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
- No history of criminal or improper conduct. No poor employment or irresponsible financial history.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- AZ POST (Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training) certified officers may be eligible for lateral transfers after submitting an application and completing the physical agility exam and Department background investigation.
