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to the Tucson Police Department

Apply Now: Community Service Officer Application Open 11/2/2026-12/7/2026

Tucson Police Department has positions in multiple units that open throughout the year. Whether you are interested in becoming a Police Officer, Community Service Officer, Professional Staff Investigator, Records staff, or some other professional position, we have many options.

Our Police Officer Recruit process opens three (3) times each year.  

  • July-August for a January Academy
  • December-January for a June Academy
  • March-April for a September Academy

The other career opportunities do not have a set hiring schedule, please check back often so you don't miss your chance to join one of the top law enforcement agencies in the county.

Contact TPD recruiting 

Email Recruiting: recruit1@tucsonaz.gov

Phone: 520-791-COPS (2677)

Ride Along Request: TPDRideAlong@tucsonaz.gov

Join our Interest List

If you want to be be placed on our contact list, please complete our Interest Form.  We will reach out to you when a position opens that you might be interested in or if we will be in your area for an event. 

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 Team 1- South              Team 2- West Division

Team 3- Midtown Div  Team 4 - East Div

 Team 3- Midtown Division              Team 4- East Division