Police Officer Trainee

Overview

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE – Lake Havasu City Police Department

Status:
Full-time, Classified (Non-Exempt) | Trainee Salary: $29.90/hr | Grade:
P1

Location:

Lake Havasu City, AZ | Department:
Police Patrol

Closing date:
Continuous

Police Officer rate following graduation from Police Academy: $32.35/hr

• Attend the Police Academy and transition to Police Officer after graduation.
• Work schedule includes day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. May work 10- or 12-hour shifts with pay differentials of 3% or 5% depending on shift.
• Perform duties outdoors in varying temperatures and conditions as required by the assignment.

• AZ State certification as a Police Officer (or upcoming eligibility per department process).
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• High school diploma or GED (preferably with Criminal Justice coursework and/or Military Service experience).
• Arizona driver’s license (or ability to obtain one).

• Physical agility testing including 500-yard run, obstacle course, chain/link fences, and body drag.
• Written assignments, writing sample, and a series of interviews (Oral Board). Pre-approved testing phases may apply by invitation.
• POST exam (online) with practice resources available; passing scores advance to further testing stages.
• Background questionnaire, polygraph, and background investigation following interviews.

• Department patrol vehicles equipped with Axon Fleet in-car cameras and in-car mobile computer; in-car speed radar in use.
• AI-assisted report writing software is utilized to streamline reporting.

• Medical/Rx, Dental/Vision, Wellness Program, EAP, FSAs/HSA, and various life insurances.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Short/Long Term Disability, and retirement benefits through PSPRS.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee recognition, opportunities for advancement.

Lake Havasu City is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug testing is required. The City reserves the right to consider the most qualified applicants and to require additional screening (including psychological evaluation, polygraph, and background investigation) prior to an offer of employment.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries:
  Government Administration