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Open Positions

Police Officer Recruit
The Police Officer Recruit position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department trains at the Police Academy as a new police recruit to learn the skills and functions of the job of Police Officer, under the guidance of experienced police staff. Post Closes 4/14/25
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Forensic Scientist III
The Forensic Scientist III position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department is a lead position in an accredited forensic crime laboratory, which specializes in the forensic toxicology (blood and breath alcohol) discipline. This position performs difficult and complex examinations and analyses of forensic evidence, prepares technical reports, provides expert witness testimony, maintains quality assurance of scientific instrumentation, and monitors inventory of supplies and consumables for the unit. The Forensic Scientist III assists leadership with advanced quality assurance and quality control tasks, solving unusual problems, and with providing training and guidance of staff. Post Closes 3/26/25
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Systems Analyst
The Systems Analyst position at the City of Tucson Police Department designs, develops, and programs systems operations, and manages projects for the computer resolution of business problems. Post Closes 3/25/25
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Upcoming Events

Police Officer Recruit
Information Sessions:  
Application Process Open 3/3/25 - 4/14/25

3/25/25 Police Officer Recruit Info Night

TPD Headquarters- 6-7:30pm, 270 S Stone Ave

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4/2/25 Police Officer Recruit Info Night

Westside Station- 6-7:30pm, 1310 W Miracle Mile

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4/12/25 Police Officer Recruit Info Night

Southside Station- 10-11:30am, 4410 S Park Ave

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Why Join TPD?

As a leader in 21st Century Policing, TPD utilizes the most current and best practices in our training, policies, and procedures to develop officers and professional staff that are prepared to handle a wide range of challenges throughout their career.  

As the largest agency in Southern Arizona, we provide special assignments or promotion opportunities that are not always found in other agencies which enables department members to continually grow personally and professionally. 

Modern policing is about: 

  • trying new things

  • constantly learning

  • evolving

  • engaging with the community to foster diverse partnerships

Our approach develops people who are ready and willing to make a difference and effect change through sincere connections with our community. 

Join us Today! 

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Application Process

Police Officer Recruit Application Process

  • Complete Online Application
  • Complete Preliminary Applicant Questionnaire
  • In-person Written Exam
  • Background Investigation
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Medical Exam & Drug Screening

Salary & Benefits 

  • Starting Salary $61,235.20/ $29.44 Per Hour 

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 

  • 12 Paid Holidays 

  • Vacation and Sick Leave 

  • Paid Overtime 

  • Retirement Pension


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