Information below is for paid positions and does not pertain to Volunteer Opportunities*
======================================================================================== Special Requirements Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position. Veterans The City of Apache Junction allows wartime veterans, disabled wartime veterans, and spouses of a wartime veteran with a service connected disability to receive preference for an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the posted position. To take advantage of this preference, the veteran must upload, and submit, with his/her application for employment, his/her military discharge papers (DD-214) and be honorably discharged from service. The spouse of a disabled wartime veteran must upload, and submit with his/her application for employment, a letter from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, or equivalent document, confirming the veteran’s service-connected disability. Skill Testing Candidates who appear to most closely match the criteria for the position may be required to complete pre-employment skill testing. Probation The probation period for most positions is twelve (12) months. Sworn police personnel without AZPOST certification at time of appointment serve a fifteen (15) month probation period. Benefits Some of these benefits may not be available to part time employees and are subject to change Health, dental, and life insurance Social Security Workers’ Compensation insurance * Deferred Compensation Plans State Retirement plans 96-192 vacation hours per year 96 sick leave hours per year Up to nine (9) holiday leaves annually Birthday leave Tuition Reimbursement * Some Public Safety Volunteer Positions are eligible for Worker's Compensation EOE When advised reasonable accommodation, including alternative format, will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Contact (480) 474-2617 or TDD (480) 983-0095 to request an accommodation.