What Apache Junction PD pays
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$94,765
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 11 of 13 Phoenix Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Hiring bonus
$6,000 for new and lateral officers, $3,000 paid upon hire/AZPOST certification; $3,000 paid upon completion of 12-month initial probationary period.
Hiring Incentive: $6,000 ($3,000 paid upon hire/AZPOST certification; $3,000 paid upon completion of 12-month initial probationary period)Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Apache Junction PD
Police Recruit
Apache Junction, AZCloses Feb 25, 2027$32.19/hrstartingPolice Officer
Apache Junction, AZCloses Feb 25, 2027$6,000 bonus$33.99/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyNo
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Apache Junction PD compares nearby
All 32 Phoenix Metro agencies3 nearby departments start higher than Apache Junction PD.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Apache Junction | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction PD | Hiring | $66,955 | — | $6,000 | |
| Gilbert PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mesa PD | Hiring | $76,418 | +$9,463 | None | |
| Chandler PD | Hiring | $76,357 | +$9,402 | $2,000 | |
| Scottsdale PD | Hiring | $77,584 | +$10,629 | None | |
| Paradise Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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