Applications for Police Recruits are currently closed.
Please check back in Spring 2026 to apply for Gilbert Class 11.
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
Compensation
Join One of Arizona’s Top Police Agencies
Gilbert PD is proud to be recognized as one of the leading law enforcement agencies in the state. We’re committed to excellence—and we’re looking for dedicated officers to join our team.
Competitive Officer Pay
$34.57 – $48.66 Hourly
$71,905.60 – $101,212.80 Annually
Paid Police Academy Training
In Arizona, recruits are paid while attending the 22-week police academy. Gilbert PD offers the full starting officer rate of $34.57 per hour during training.
All uniforms and gear are provided at no cost.
Additional Compensation & Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays (9 standard + 2 floating)
- Veterans Eligible for GI Bill Pay During Training
- Bilingual Pay Incentives
- Overtime Opportunities
- Defined State Benefit Pension
- Four-Day Work Week
- Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- $1,000 Annual Lifestyle Spending Account
Physical Agility Test
Minimum Required:
- Sit Ups: 36 (within 1 minute)
- Push Ups: 20 (untimed)
- 1.5 Mile Run: 15:48 minutes
Tips for Success:
- Get a physician’s exam
- Start a fitness program
- Eat a high-carb meal the night before
- Hydrate well
- Wear light fitness clothing
- Arrive early
- Bring ID
- Be supportive of fellow applicants
Out of State Applicant Information
Out of state applicants should anticipate traveling to Arizona during the hiring process (excluding initial physical fitness test).
After passing the online written test via the National Testing Network and physical fitness test, a background investigator will contact you to schedule remaining in-person tests.