Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Lateral Police Officer. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position is scheduled to work a wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays). Lateral Police Officer pay rates:

• Less than 1 year experience starts out at $35.87 per hour
• 1 year experience = $37.66 (5% above the minimum of the range)
• 2 years of experience = $39.55 (5% above 1 year of experience)
• 3 years of experience = $41.52 (5% above 2 years of experience)
• 4 years of experience = $43.60 (5% above 3 years of experience)
• 5 years of experience = $45.78 (5% above 4 years of experience)
• 6 years of experience = $48.07 (5% above 5 years of experience)
• 7+ years of experience = $50.47 (5% above 6 years of experience)

Important notice:
Regardless of verified years of experience, lateral police officer hourly rates are capped at $48.57 per hour.

Hiring incentive:

• $2,000 paid in two installments, $1,000 paid upon hire with first paycheck and $1,000 paid upon successful completion of probation.
• If hired, you will be required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Important notice:
  Under Senate Bill 1369, the State of Arizona now permits any law enforcement agency within the state the ability to seek reimbursement for the costs of training and certifying a peace officer within the state. The reimbursement may include the costs of training and certification, travel, housing, and salary during the training and certification period. The following reimbursement schedule is applied:
• 1 - 12 months, 100% reimbursement
• 12 - 24 months, 75% reimbursement
• 24 - 36 months, 50% reimbursement
• 36 months or more, 0% reimbursement
• Most importantly, lateral police officer applicants are not responsible for the reimbursements. The hiring agency is responsible for the training and certification reimbursement.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts,
1) Main Station
- Downtown & North Chandler,
2) Desert Breeze
- West Chandler, and
3) Chandler Heights
- South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement."

We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Are you passionate about serving the community? Do you remain calm under high stress situations? Are you a problem solver that can make quick decisions? We are seeking a passionate and motivated customer-service oriented individual to join our Police Department team as a Lateral Police Officer.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Arizona State Certified Applicant:
  Police Officers certified in Arizona, must have completed an AZPOST approved academy program and have successfully been certified by AZPOST as a peace officer and currently be in good standing;

OR

Out-of-State Certified Applicant:
Police officers certified in a state other than Arizona or certified by a federal law enforcement agency, must have 1-year of experience and currently employed as a peace officer or have resigned in good standing from an agency within 30-months of application. In addition, peace officers with certifications other than from Arizona will need to meet all AZPOST…