What Scottsdale PD pays
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$109,158
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 1 of 13 Phoenix Metro departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Scottsdale PD
Police Officer Recruit (Trainee)
Scottsdale, AZCloses Oct 30, 2026$37.30/hrstartingPolice Officer (Lateral/Waiver)
Scottsdale, AZClosed$39.17/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age20
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyNo
- Lateral termsIf a person has graduated from a state approved POST basic training academy and has at least one year of experience as a POST academy certified peace officer, they meet the substantial comparability standard.
- Lateral experience required1 years
How Scottsdale PD compares nearby
All 32 Phoenix Metro agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Scottsdale | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale PD | Hiring | $77,584 | — | None | |
| Paradise Valley PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Mesa PD | Hiring | $76,418 | −$1,166 | None | |
| Maricopa County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Phoenix PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Glendale PD | Hiring | $76,692 | −$892 | None |
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