We are looking for the best qualified individuals to join our team and provide for a safer community. If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you. As a member of the department, you will be working in a diverse community with a growing population and numerous career opportunities. Whether you are looking to serve our community as a sworn or civilian employee, you will work with a team of colleagues that you will come to call family.

Our mission is to create a safer city for our residents and visitors, while serving in a manner that bond our employees with the community.

The City of Yuma is committed to providing a fair hiring process for all prospective applicants through strict compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team, please visit this site, Yumaaz.gov.

This is the City of Yuma’s on-line application portal. You will need to create a user profile to complete the application process. Make sure you read through the application documents for information on the minimum requirements and how the process works.

Additional information may be found by viewing the following documents or visiting the associated links.

• Police Officer Recruitment Brochure
• Pay and Benefits 
• AZ POST
• Academy Information

The City of Yuma Police Department thanks you for your interest in becoming a member of our team.

Hiring Process for a Police Officer

The recruitment and appointment process for a Police Officer is rather involved.

• Review application for minimum requirements
• Written test.
• Physical Agility exam. Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
• Interview
• Background check and polygraph.
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug and alcohol screening

Hiring Process for a Non-Police Officer Position

The recruitment process for a non-police officer position may vary but generally includes an interview, polygraph examination, and background investigation. Additional written or practical tests may apply depending on the position.

More Information

If you have questions or require more information, please contact Hiring and Recruiting at YPDHiring@YumaAZ.Gov