I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Mesa in Dec 2009
Interview
Many parts to hiring. Written test, Psychological Exam, Polygraph, Medical Exam, Physical Fitness test, and Oral Board
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for the City of Mesa...you should be prepared to answer why you want to be a police officer as well as why it is in this particular city you want to work.