Physical agility is a critical component to the success of both a police recruit and officer. The physical ability portion of the hiring process is based upon the AZPOST Physical Ability Test (PAT).
The PAT is designed to reflect the real-world physical demands of policing. Candidates will complete a series of tasks that simulate essential job functions, including:
Obstacle navigation: climbing over barriers and maneuvering through tight spaces.
Pursuit simulation: short-distance sprinting and directional changes.
Victim rescue: dragging a weighted dummy to safety.
Equipment carry: lifting and transporting weighted objects.
The requirement for successful completion of the PAT is to finish the course in two minutes and six seconds (2:06) or less. The test is graded on a pass/fail basis. Below is a Diagram of the course.
If you have any questions about the PAT and would like to speak with a recruiter, please contact a recruiter at (602) 534-9000, police.reserve@phoenix.gov or submit your question below.
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