Police Officer; Entry Level

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

Perform professional law enforcement and crime prevention work involved in the protection of life and property enforcing State, Federal, Municipal laws and regulations. Work is performed in accordance with Departmental and City rules and regulations. Patrol Officers receive assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank. Assignments include uniformed patrol, traffic control, technical and staff service, administration, special support team activities, and investigative work.

Work requires exercise of initiative and independent judgment in routine and emergency situations involving exposure to potential injury or loss of life. Work methods and results are evaluated by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussions. Work is subject to rotating shift assignments, irregular hours, holiday assignments, and on-call status.

Minimum age requirement is 21 years of age at the completion of the Police Academy. Must be a United States Citizen at the time of application.

Applicants will be requested to submit to a Written examination; a Physical Fitness evaluation; a thorough Background Investigation; a Polygraph examination; a Psychological examination; a Medical examination; an employment interview; and a drug screen.

Written Test: DATES TBA

Physical Agility Test: DATES TBA

* Any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or deception in any stage of the processing will result in your immediate removal from consideration.*

* Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications WILL BE INELIGIBLE for any position within the Department and WILL NOT complete processing. This criteria meets or exceeds Arizona State Requirements.*

High School Diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Successful completion of required training and AZ POST (Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training) certification. Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued from the state in which the person’s full-time residence is maintained.

* Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.*

* Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.*

• Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, or watercraft to perform patrol assignments on an assigned shift.
• Responds to calls of service and appears at scenes of disorder, emergencies, and crime.
• Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities.
• Stops and questions suspicious persons. Assists with a variety of emergencies.
• Prepares reports of incidents and investigations
• Contacts victims, witnesses, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required.
• Secures, investigates and collects evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes.
• Investigates criminal complaints and takes statements.
• Serves warrants.
• Follows-up on investigations when assigned.
• Appears in court proceedings when summoned, on and off duty.
• May act as the DARE or a School Resource Officer for the schools.
• Arrests, detains, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons.
• Issues traffic citations for violations of laws and ordinances and performs traffic control assignments and accident investigations.
• Intervenes in disputes to protect the public, and maintain order.
• Assists with receiving, searching, fingerprinting, photographing, and bonding of prisoners.
• May perform safety inspections on commercial vehicles.
• May be assigned to perform special duties.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Complies with and promotes safe practices in agreement with the safety rules and procedures set forth in the Loss Control Program.
• Performs…