Police Commander

Police Commander

Salary

$210,267.20 - $220,771.20 Annually

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2700143

Department

Police

Division

2080-POLICE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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Job Announcement

SALARY:

$210,267.20 - $220,771.20 Annually

OPENING DATE:

10/01/26

CLOSING DATE:

10/22/26 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Chandler Police Department

2026 Police Commander Recruitment Process

The Chandler Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Commander. This position has full responsibility to plan, supervise and review the activities of all personnel assigned to a division of the Police Department. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Police Chief or Assistant Chief, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the class of Police Lieutenants, Police Sergeants, Police Officers and other non-sworn support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a job-related field; and
• At least two (5) years of experience at the rank of Police Lieutenant, or higher, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel; and
• AZPOST Certification; and
• Valid Arizona Drivers License with acceptable driving record.

Hiring Process:

The 2026 Commander process will be as follows:

Date TBD: Panel Oral Board

Date TBD: Chief Interview - The Police Chief will conduct final interviews prior to promotion. The Chief will be given the names of the recommended candidates after the oral interview and presentation. The Chief has the right to select any candidate interviewed. If the Chief fails any candidate(s), the candidate(s) will be removed and notified.

The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

The City of Chandler is an Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

01

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

This position requires that applicants have at least five years prior experience as a Police Lieutenant, or higher, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel. Have you served at least five years as a Police Lieutenant, or higher rank, with a law enforcement agency with 100 or more sworn personnel?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires that applicants possess a valid AZPOST Certification. Do you currently possess a valid AZPOST Certification?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires that applicants possess a valid AZ Driver's License. Do you currently possess a valid AZ Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov