Police Officer Lateral
Gilbert Police Department offers our lateral program to include an abbreviated training and orientation program. The training is conducted in a manner that recognizes the lateral candidate’s standing as an experienced police officer and not a new recruit. Gilbert PD considers your qualifying years of service for compensation upon completion of training.
We are accepting applications for Police Officer Lateral!
HONOR
INTEGRITY
COURAGE
PROFESSIONALISM
Training and Career Development
We believe in life-long learning. Gilbert Police Department will train you not only in our Gilbert Police Regional Academy, but throughout your career with us. There’s a reason officers stay with Gilbert.
Some of the Assignments and Career Paths Include:
- Rank Promotions
- Field Training Officer
- Detective Specialties
- SWAT Team
- Drone Operator
- Drug Enforcement Unit
- K9 Unit
- Traffic Enforcement
- School Resource Officer
- Criminal Apprehension
Senate Bill 1369
Under Senate Bill 1369, the State of Arizona now permits any law enforcement agency within the state the ability to seek reimbursement for the costs of training and certifying a peace officer within the state. The reimbursement may include the costs of training and certification, travel, housing, and salary during the training and certification period. The following reimbursement scheduled is applied:
- 1 – 12 months, 100% reimbursement
- 12 – 24 months, 75% reimbursement
- 24 – 36 months, 50% reimbursement
- 36 months or more, 0% reimbursement
Most importantly, lateral police officer applicants are not responsible for the reimbursements. The hiring agency is responsible for the training and certification reimbursement. To read more about Senate Bill 1369, click here.
You Get to Decide Your Future
Gilbert Police Department currently has 561 employees with 373 being full time sworn positions. Working with Gilbert PD, you will have the opportunity to work in a community that supports you with your career.
$31.98 – $45.01 Hourly
$66,518.40 – $93,620.80 Annually
$48.00 – $58.34 Hourly
$99,840.00 – $121,347.20 Annually
$61.26 – $70.93 Hourly
$127,420.80 – $147,534.40 Annually
Benefits
- Defined State Benefit Pension or 401a
- 4 Day Work Week
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Health, Dental, Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- All Uniforms and Equipment Provided
- Paid Parental Leave / Baby at Work Program
- Military Preference Points
Minimum Qualifications
- United States Citizen
- 21 Years Old (by Academy Graduation)
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid AZ Driver’s License
- No Felony Convictions or Patterns of Criminal Conduct
Additional Compensation
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Veterans Eligible for GI Pay During Training
- Bilingual Compensation
- Extra-Duty Opportunities
Out of State Applicant Information
Testing Process
Out of state applicants should anticipate traveling to Arizona during the hiring process (this does not include the initial travel to complete the in-person physical fitness test).
After passing the online written test via the National Testing Network and physical fitness test, a background investigator will contact you. Your background investigator will work with you to schedule the remaining in-person tests.
Lateral Police Officer
Gilbert PD considers your qualifying years of service for compensation upon completion of training. The current pay scale is included in the Compensation and Benefits section of this page. Your seniority and vacation/sick time accrual are based on your time with the Gilbert Police Department.
Lateral officers will be sworn as a peace officer in the state of Arizona after passing the AZPOST waiver exam in lieu of attending a training academy. Field training consists of 3 weeks of classroom courses followed by 12-16 weeks of patrol training with a Field Training Officer.