Police Officer; AZ POST Certified - Lateral

Police Officer (AZ POST Certified - Lateral)

Central Arizona College is looking for a Police Officer (AZ POST Certified - Lateral) to provide protection and service to all students, faculty, staff, and general public across all college campuses and locations. The position requires enforcement of college policies and procedures as well as maintaining law and order.

$57,657.60 per year – $57,657.60 per year

• Shift Differentials Offered
• All uniforms & weapons paid for by College
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous vacation/holiday time
• CAC tuition waivers for employees and their eligible dependents
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision and life coverages
• Biannual college deposits to eligible employees' Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

• Provide protection and service to students, faculty, staff, and public at all college campuses, including sporting and special events.
• Maintain law and order via constant patrol, surveillance, crime prevention, and enforcement of applicable laws of the city, county, state, and federal governments.
• Respond to calls for service, open and secure facilities, and monitor campus via security surveillance systems.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, obtain information, and file initial reports, witness statements, affidavits, and supplemental reports.
• Respond to and investigate traffic accidents, provide first aid and coordinate with EMS and Fire Department for transport of persons to local hospitals.
• Participate in daily briefings, departmental training, and assist in training new officers as needed.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  
  Completion of High School and Police Academy
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year directly related experience.
• Minimum Entry Salary: $57,657.60

• Education:
  
  Completion of High School and Police Academy
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years directly related experience.
• Minimum Entry Salary: $61,859.20
• Position level & compensation determined based upon experience.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Good physical condition.
• Normal hearing.
• Eyesight correctable to 20/30.
• No felony convictions.
• Possession of a valid Arizona State Drivers License with good driving record.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.
• Ability to pass a complete physical exam.
• Ability to pass a Polygraph examination successfully.
• Ability to pass a Psychological examination successfully.
• Ability to pass an Oral Board examination and/or situational interview.
• Ability to successfully complete the Field Officer Training.
• Education, training, and experience providing knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and law enforcement techniques equivalent to training at an Arizona POST certified law enforcement training academy.
• Applicants must possess an Arizona POST Peace Officer Certificate; inactive holders eligible for reinstatement and must complete reinstatement process.
• Applicants without an Arizona POST active or inactive Peace Officer Certificate must complete the POST Waiver examination process.
• Citizen of the United States.

• Knowledge of Arizona State Statutes, Federal laws, and College Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid/life saving techniques (e.g., CPR).
• Knowledge of the 10-code system of communication and operations of a two‑way radio, patrol car, and emergency equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment and weapons used in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, and basic report preparation.
• Knowledge of crime investigation methods, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing training on a variety of topics.
• Skill in remaining calm in tense situations, analyzing problems quickly, deescalating situations, and taking appropriate actions with minimal force.
• Skill in communicating effectively with dispatch, staff, students, and the public.
• Skill in effective operation and maintenance of weapons and equipment used in law enforcement.
• Skill in providing assistance to the College…