Police Officer

Overview

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County. Be part of the San Luis Police Department.

• Enforces laws and ordinances, maintains order, protects life and property, investigates crimes, and assists in crime prevention activities.
• Patrols assigned areas, responds to calls for assistance, and takes appropriate action.
• Controls and restrains potentially violent persons.
• Investigates suspicious conditions, activities, or persons.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies and provides needed backup when requested.
• Participates in rescue activities for sick and injured persons.
• Arrests, transports, and books violators and escorts prisoners to jail or court.
• Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other court orders.
• Prepares detailed reports of felony and misdemeanor crimes as well as criminal and civil traffic complaints.
• Conducts investigations of criminal cases and gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence.
• Conducts interviews and interrogations and records statements and testimony.
• Collects, prepares, and submits evidence for analysis, processing, or retention.
• Prepares material evidence and documentation for courtroom presentations and testifies in court as required.
• Provides information to attorneys and other authorized personnel.
• Participates in special enforcement details or special operations.
• Promotes crime prevention programs at local schools and within the community.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• The roads and routes within the County.
• Methods and techniques of interrogation.
• Modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including case laws governing arrest, rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, custody of evidence and property, and search and seizure.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens.
• Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a Police Officer.
• Federal, State, and City criminal and traffic laws and related court decisions, department policies, General Operations Orders, Police Management Regulations, City of San Luis Management Procedures, Administrative Regulations, Memorandums of Understanding and Personnel Rules/Policies.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• State of Arizona criminal justice and court procedures and records management requirements.
• Preservation of evidence and admission into court.
• Computers and specialized hardware and software for preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Investigative methods and analysis techniques.

• Perform defensive tactics requiring quick reflexes, agility, coordination, and strength.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interact with the public.
• Recognize and control sources of personal stress in order to effectively perform class requirements.
• Effectively communicate verbal and written instructions by phone, police radio system, or in person in a group or one-to-one setting.
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies and under stressful situations.
• Observe or monitor objects or people’s behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and accurately recall details.
• Maintain moral integrity.
• Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness to meet department standards.
• Interpret and explain legal standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Care for, maintain, and safely operate a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve conflicts, personnel issues, citizen inquiries, and complaints.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• To serve our community with courtesy and respect.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• An Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training Board (AZ POST) certified Officer OR
• A Certified Officer in another state;
  Out-of-State Certified Officers will be required to apply for reciprocity. For more information, review the waiver process on…