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AZ: lateral & sign-on bonuses

Out-of-state certification / reciprocity

Appointed out-of-state officers may use a waiver instead of the academy, subject to waiver testing and AZPOST standards.

Official source
AgencyTypeMax bonusPayoutVerified
Queen Creek Police DepartmentPD$15,500$3,000 after hire; $2,500 after FTO; $5,000 after probation; $2,500 at 1 and 2 yrs post-probation (net)2026-10-15
Tolleson Police DepartmentPD$8,00050% at hire; 50% after probation2026-10-15
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