Police Officer (Certified) Jobs

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000
Based on your years of service as a certified Police Officer, you could earn up to a $10,000 sign on bonus, over the course of a two year period. The sign on bonus amount is determined by the applicant's years of experience.
Moving Allowance
For More Detailed Information
To review our New Hire Guidelines for specifics on the hiring bonus and moving allowance, click here.
All applications will be screened by Human Resources for the minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Those that meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Click here to review the PHQ.

• Psychological Exam
• Background Investigation
• Click here to review the (PHQ).
• Information regarding the POPAT and the minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Post website.
• Oral Interview
• Polygraph Exam
• Medical/Drug Screening
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  POPAT
  • Information regarding the POPAT and the minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Post website.
• Police Academy
• Background Interview
  • Click here to review the (PHQ).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 20/20 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
• Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
• Be in sound physical and mental health.
• Must have been an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certified officer; OR Must have been a Certified Officer in another state. (Out of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity. For more information on reciprocity and the waiver process, visit the Arizona Post website), OR Must have been a U.S. Customs or Border Patrol Officer/Agent.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must obtain (if applicable) and maintain Peace Officer Certification with AZ POST. Additional technical training and certifications may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field on tactical assignments; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases; required to capture and physically restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet YPD standards. This job is classified as Safety Sensitive, and subject to Federal and state regulations.
Click here for more information on the essential functions of the Certified Police Officer.
The City of Yuma Police Department and/or Arizona POST will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time; be aware that Arizona POST follows federal guidelines for drug usage:

• Illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
• Been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked or have current certified status suspended
• Used marijuana, dangerous drugs/narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer
• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
• Lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified any information on the application or background questionnaire
• Convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years
• Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or dangerous drugs/narcotics
• Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona
• Been previously employed with a law enforcement agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity
• Conviction of domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or conviction of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime