M.E.S.A Day: Inside the POPAT & Police Hiring Process with Mesa PD

What does it take to become a Mesa Police Officer?
This video takes you inside M.E.S.A Day, our mentoring and applicant fitness testing event where future officers tackle the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) and begin their journey through our hiring process.

You'll hear directly from applicants and officers as they talk about:

Why they chose Mesa PD

What to expect during the POPAT

How we support applicants who don't pass right away

Tips for completing the eSOPH background packet

The full hiring journey, from fitness test to conditional offer

M.E.S.A Day stands for Mentoring Every Successful Applicant, and that means we’re here to help you succeed, not watch you struggle.

Whether you're starting over, chasing a lifelong dream, or building something for your family’s future, Mesa PD offers a path with purpose.

Learn more and apply today at JoinMesaPD.com

POPAT includes:

500-yard run

Obstacle course

165 lb Dummy drag

Chain-link and Wood Fence climb



You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to show up. We’ll help with the rest.

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