Our Mission Statement

“Serving the community with courage, commitment and excellence."

Choose Buckeye

Learn more about the benefits of living and working in Buckeye. From community to quality of life, view the latest information on home values, recreation, retail and education opportunities. There are many reasons to choose Buckeye.

We Are Hiring

Be part of the exciting and fulfilling career of law enforcement in one of the most diverse, dynamic, fastest growing cities in the country. The Buckeye Police Department is currently recruiting for Lateral Police Officers and Police Recruits in addition to other sworn and professional staff opportunities. The Buckeye Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open Positions

Public Safety Communications Dispatch Supervisor
Public Safety Dispatcher, Senior
Prisoner Transport Officer
Police Service Assistant
Property and Evidence Supervisor

Police Recruit Testing Event

The next physical fitness test is Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Please complete an application to receive important details about the hiring process.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants for sworn positions must meet the following minimum requirements:

• U.S. citizen 
• 21 years of age before graduation of police academy
• No felony convictions
• No dishonorable discharge from United States Armed Forces

Testing Process

The Buckeye Police Department holds regular police recruit testing events which include physical fitness evaluation, online assessment and interview. 

• 99-yard obstacle course
• Drag a 165-lb body a distance of 32 feet
• Scale six foot walls and run 25 yards
• 500-yard run

Ride Along

Learn more about our community and department culture by riding along with one of our patrol members. Complete a ride-along application by visiting the Buckeye Police Programs page.

Contact Us

Call 623-349-5627 to speak to our recruitment team or email joinBPD@buckeyeaz.gov.