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Join Our Team

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Police Officer with the Snowflake/Taylor Police Department. We’re excited that you’re considering joining our team and taking the first step toward a rewarding and impactful career in law enforcement. If you have any questions at any point during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I, Lieutenant Derick Ortiz, will be your point of contact throughout the hiring process and am here to assist you every step of the way.

You can contact me directly via:
Email: dortiz@stpd.org

Phone: (928) 536-7500 Ext. 224

We look forward to getting to know you and wish you the best of luck as you move forward.

Sincerely,
Lt. Derick Ortiz

 

To begin the application process, please follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1 – Submit Your Application​

  • Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application through my.azpost.gov.

  • Once submitted, be sure to write down your “Form ID” number.

Step 2 – Notify the Department

  • Email me at dortiz@stpd.org with your Form ID number.

  • If you do not receive a confirmation email or phone call within three business days, please call 928-536-7500 ext. 224 to confirm receipt of your application.

Upon approval of your application, you will be contacted to proceed to the testing phase, which includes the following:

Testing Process

  1. Physical Fitness Assessment

    • Refer to the attached Police Recruit Physical Fitness Standards for detailed requirements.

  2. Written Examination

    • Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 70% to advance.

    • A study guide is included in the attachments.

  3. Oral Board Interview

    • Candidates who pass both the physical fitness and written tests will be scheduled for an oral interview at a later date.

Post-Interview Process - Candidates who are selected to move forward will undergo:

  1. Polygraph and/or Voice Stress Analysis

  2. Psychological Evaluation

  3. AZPOST Medical Examination

  4. Drug Screening

 

Upon successful completion of all phases, your application file will be submitted to the Chief of Police for final hiring consideration.​

We are excited to hear from you!

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