Police - Recruit

Kingman Police Officer

CITY OF KINGMAN POLICE RECRUIT KINGMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT $31.22 / HR - $64,938 / Annually (Hire in recruit/Non-AZ POST Certified) $32.25 / HR - $67,081 / Annually (Post Academy Graduation/AZ POST Certified) Learn more about our Benefits & Wellness Incentives

We are accepting applications on a continual basis to employ individuals who are interested in seeking a career in law enforcement as a Kingman Police Officer. This position operates in a 24/7 law enforcement environment and includes academy training, certification, and field training for qualified non-certified recruits. The role requires sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to respond effectively to both routine and complex situations.

The Kingman Police Department is accredited through the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program and was one of the first agencies in Arizona to receive this accreditation.

About You:

You are interested in a career in law enforcement and are committed to serving the community with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment. You are able to work independently, communicate effectively, and remain composed in high-stress or emergency situations. You are willing to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and respond to call-backs as needed to support department operations.

Why KPD? We offer great benefits such as every other weekend off, take-home vehicles, fully paid gear and uniforms, paid training, an outstanding paid time off benefit, and specialized assignment opportunities. These are a few of the benefits that make the Kingman Police Department the choice for those wishing to continue or pursue a law enforcement career.

• A high school diploma or GED (college coursework in criminal justice or related education or experience is preferred)
• Be at least 21 years of age by the completion of the police academy
• A valid Arizona State Driver's License
• Arizona State Certification as a Police Officer, or the ability to attend and complete academy training to obtain AZ POST certification
• The ability to become and maintain TOC Level B Certification
• The ability to pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and other related employment testing
• The ability to communicate clearly, prepare accurate reports, analyze situations quickly, and make appropriate decisions under stress
• The ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-backs

Patrol, Enforcement & Emergency Response (45%):
Patrol assigned areas, respond to dispatched calls, enforce criminal and traffic laws, make arrests, conduct searches, control crowds, direct traffic, and respond to emergencies including evacuations and hazardous situations to ensure public safety and welfare.

Investigations & Evidence Handling (25%):
Conduct at-scene and follow-up investigations, interview witnesses and suspects, collect and preserve evidence, prepare investigative findings, serve subpoenas and warrants, testify in court, and support the judicial process.

Community Interaction & Public Assistance (15%):
Interact with the public, mediate disputes, assist individuals in need, perform welfare and security checks, communicate with informants, and maintain professional working relationships with community members and partner agencies.

Reporting, Records & Professional Standards (15%):
Prepare detailed reports, maintain required records accurately and timely, operate law enforcement tools and systems, maintain proficiency with equipment, follow department policies, work safely, and support department operations through regular attendance and professionalism.

Commitment to Safety and Wellness It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness.

All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…