Recruiting FAQs

What are the age requirements?

A recruit must be twenty-one (21) years of age by graduation date from Basic Academy. There are no maximum age limits.

What is the recruiting workshop about?

The workshop covers all the phases of the recruiting process, department expectations, helpful hints during the process and the academy, pitfalls that an applicant must beware of, important dates to remember, who to contact when questions arise during the process, common concerns applicants face, what the department offers in special assignments, physical fitness, important documents that are required with the application. Workshop Dates

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When are you testing again?

When police officer positions become available or when Council approves new positions for growth or annexation, a recruiting process will begin and dates for testing will be scheduled. Scheduled Process Information

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How long does the hiring process take?

To get an applicant through the background phase, it can take several months. To get an applicant through the academy and solo patrol on the street takes approximately seven months.

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How long is the academy?

Basic Academy at CARLOTA is eighteen (18) weeks. Basic Academy at SALETC is sixteen (16) weeks. Basic Academy at the Pima County Sheriff's Office is twenty-two (22) weeks.

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How long before I can be on special assignment?

Generally, an officer must be out of Field Training and off probation with a varying number of years as a police officer. There are exceptions, which it is based on current situations and the departments needs at that time.

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QUESTIONS?
Contact Sgt. Graham at (520) 229-5081, email or Ofc. Hallberg at (520) 229-2900, email.