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Written Examination

All applicants must take a written examination administered by the City of Phoenix Personnel Department. Applicants must successfully pass this examination to qualify for the police recruit eligibility list.

Physical Agility Evaluation

The physical agility evaluation is designed to give the applicant a chance to demonstrate his/her physical condition.

Percentage minimum pass (40%) and maximum pass (100%) based on Cooper's physical fitness standards.   Applicants also will be asked to scale a six-foot block wall.

Minimum/maximum standards for the physical evaluation consist of the following:

To view demonstration photos of the Physical Agility Evaluation click on the links below.
Sit-ups | 6 foot block wall

Applicant Age:	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-59
1.5 mile run
	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%
Male           Female	12:18-7:29 14:55-8:33	12:51-7:11 15:26-10:05	13:53-7:42 16:27-10:47	14:55-8:44 17:24-12:28
Sit-ups (1 minute)
	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%
Male           Female	40-56 35-52	36-52 27-43	31-48 22-38	26-44 17-31
Push ups
	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%	50% - 100%
Male           Female	33-100 18-53	27-86 14-48	21-64 11-23	15-51 8-14

PHYSICAL AGILITY STANDARDS ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE, YOU MUST PASS ALL EVENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE AGILITY TEST

Applicants are required to pass all portions of the physical agility test in order to receive a background packet and continue in the process. If an applicant fails a portion of the physical agility test the first time, they may retake the ENTIRE agility test the next month if they choose, or they may come back any subsequent month when they believe they are ready.