damn those tempe piggys are well paid $41,159 to $55,571 for starting pay! hell a computer programmers are starting at $50k out of college, and a thug with a badge and gun can make that by working for the tempe pd. Original Article Tempe seeking to hire for Police Department TEMPE - Tempe is searching for qualified people to join the police force. A testing session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the main station, 120 E. Fifth St. Today is the last day to pick up applications, which are available at the city's Human Resources Office or online at www.tempe.gov/police. The starting salary range is $41,159 to $55,571, plus benefits. Information: (480) 350-8764.