State Trooper; Lateral 31 testing Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Government

Position: State Trooper (Lateral) JULY 31 testing

Job Qualifications To qualify for the State Trooper position, you must possess a current AZ POST certification as a regular peace officer. If you do not currently possess the certification, you may apply for Cadet State Trooper.

Patrols highways and/or performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the prevention of crime. May be assigned to specialized functions including, but not limited to, training, motorcycle patrol, executive security, handling of explosives, hostage negotiations, Special Operations Unit, criminal investigations, paramedic duties, community relations, or administration. Performs related duties as assigned.

Testing will occur on Friday, July 31 at 6:00 AM and include a Physical Aptitude Test (PAT) and a Firearms Assessment. Candidates who successfully complete the firearms portion will be placed on an 18‑month eligibility list used to fill current and future vacancies.

Responsibilities

Patrol state highway systems by automobile, motorcycle, aircraft or other means. Enforce traffic laws and control movement of traffic. Maintain familiarity with patrol area by learning highways, landmarks, buildings and topography.

Answer calls and complaints involving collisions, misdemeanors and felonies. Respond to general public calls for assistance.

Stabilize emergency situations. Secure collision or crime scenes, administer first aid as first responder, and provide assistance and/or protection as required.

Write detailed reports on police‑related activities.

Investigate traffic collisions and criminal cases by conducting interviews and gathering evidence.

Arrest criminal and traffic law offenders and transport to jail. Use appropriate force to subdue offenders.

Prepare cases for court and testify as a witness.

Keep informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems within an assigned area.

Attend training classes in police methods and related topics.

Operate and maintain a variety of law enforcement equipment, tools, weapons and vehicles.

Participate in problem‑oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.

Maintain liaison with other law enforcement agencies, court systems and the public to promote a cooperative law‑enforcement atmosphere.

Knowledge Of

Police methods, practices and procedures.

Departmental rules and regulations.

Federal, state and local laws governing traffic and crime, search and seizure activities, and rules of evidence.

First aid principles and practices.

Conflict management techniques.

Investigative techniques.

Techniques of interviewing and interrogation.

Crime patterns and trends in assigned area.

Skill In

Operation of a vehicle under normal and/or adverse conditions.

Use of firearms and related police emergency equipment.

Ability To

Prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct written reports.

Analyze situations or information and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.

Maintain composure and work effectively under highly stressful conditions.

Treat persons with courtesy and respect while performing the Department’s mission.

Read and understand complex written information.

Observe and recollect details.

Apply deadly force in accordance with law and Department policy.

Work independently.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call‑outs and overtime.

Perform work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat or cold or wet conditions.

Use specialized protective equipment or clothing.

Perform the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically take custody of persons; subdue and apprehend combative suspects; safely search persons and places; push or pull heavy objects and apply force; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist and turn).

Perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Operate a computer to input and retrieve…