Prescott Valley Police to host open house for interested applicants

The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) will be holding an Open House event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, for anyone who is interested in joining the police force, according to a news release.

The event will be held at Prescott Valley Police Department located at 7601 E. Skoog Blvd in Prescott Valley. Staff members will be available to answer your questions.

“We are looking for Hometown Heroes who want to make a difference in our community,” the news release stated. “Enjoy working in a challenging, diverse environment with a great benefit package to include paid insurance benefits for all full time employees, a paid uniform allowance, and the highest pay in the quad-cities area.”

PVPD’s next testing will be at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, and is by invitation only. To be considered for employment with the Town of Prescott Valley, applicants must submit an online application and complete an AZPOST Personal History Statement.

HOW TO APPLY

First: Go to my.azpost.gov, which is the website for Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training, to create an account and complete your Personal History Statement online. You will be issued a form ID number. Write this number down.

Second: Apply online at pvaz.net, then “Employment for Police Officer Trainee” or “Lateral Police Officers.” Once your application is submitted, a background investigator will contact you to obtain your form ID number. For assistance with your application or if you have questions, call Jodi Mullins 928-772-5164.

Information provided by the Prescott Valley Police Department.