The phases include: 

1.  Application
2.  Written Exam
3.  Physical Fitness Test (Peace Officers Physical Aptitude Test):
   • 99-yard obstacle course:
     Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns,  a number of curb-height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
   • Body Drag:
     Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet
   • 6-foot chain link fence:
     Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over the fence, and continue running another 25 yards.
   • 6-foot solid fence climb:
     Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over the fence, and continue running another 25 yards.
   • 500-yard run:
     Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).
4.  Panel Interview
5. Background Interview
6.  Background Investigation
7.  Polygraph
8. Conditional Offer of Employment
9.  Psychological Exam
10.  Medical*The physical agility test and medical examination are not required for professional staff positions
11.  Hired!

The Avondale Police Department and / or AZPOST will automatically disqualify any individual who has / is: 

• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces 
• Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona 
• Been previously denied law enforcement certified status or has their current law enforcement certified status revoked or under suspension 
• Not a U.S. citizen
• Illegally used or possessed marijuana for any purpose within the past two years 
• Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than for experimentation. The use of an illegal drug is presumed NOT to be for experimentation if:
  •  The use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, exceeds a total of 5 times or exceeds one time since the age of 21 
• Illegally possessed or used marijuana while employed or appointed as a Peace Officer 
• Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed or appointed as a Peace Officer 
• Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale any dangerous drugs or narcotics other than marijuana 
• Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years. Examples include: cocaine, crack, methamphetamine (crystal meth or speed of any kind), except prescriptions only or FDA approved over the counter preparations 
• Illegally possessed or used steroids within three years
• Illegally possessed or used Adderall within three years
• Had a pattern of abusing prescription medications 
• Been convicted or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for traffic laws and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years 
• Had your Arizona Driver’s License suspended as a result of excessive traffic violations or any other act that would automatically suspend your license, or received a suspected license from any other state as a result of similar circumstances 
• Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since committed or violated a federal, state, or city law pertaining to criminal activity 
• Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute 
• Lied during any stage of the hiring process 
• Falsified the background questionnaire or application