Police Officer; Lateral

This recruitment is to establish an Eligibility List

Only Certified Police Officer applicants will be considered for the position of Police Officer.

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Police Recruiting Information

Effective 6/23/25 the new pay range will be $35.86 - $50.84 hourly

Performs law enforcement, crime prevention work; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime, the maintenance of law and order; performs investigative work including special assignments. Also performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

• Patrols City in radio-equipped car; answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State Laws; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other criminal incidents as assigned
• Coordinates and conducts complete detailed investigations of all crime activity
• Patrols the City and responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observes, monitors and controls routine unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws
• Collects and preserves evidence at accident scenes; lifts fingerprints; draws sketches; takes photographs
• Makes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, interrogates suspects; searches and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court
• Serves warrants, subpoenas; keeps up to date on laws, procedures required for processing warrants; retrieves and requests information involving arrests, subpoenas; files complaints and performs other work related to processing for misdemeanor and felony complaints
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses
• Prepares reports of arrests made; activities performed, crimes investigated; and unusual incidents
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and apprehends suspects as necessary
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public
• Work any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24-hour per day, 7-day a week operation. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and when the need arises, adjust their schedule to accomplish a mission or operational need
• Works mandatory overtime as required
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members
• Performs the essential duties of the job in the conditions described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as required

None

High School Diploma or GED required.

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Must be a Certified Police Officer at the time of application.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory
• Self-defense tactics
• Interview and interrogation techniques
• Community policing methods and techniques
• Constitutional law, Arizona State criminal and traffic laws

• Using computers and related software applications
• Using modern office equipment

• Apply police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques equipment, police records and reports and first aid techniques
• Comprehend criminal law and procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors, felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases
• Observe accurately and remember faces, number, incidents and places
• Use and care for firearms
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations and people accurate
• Render credible testimony in a court of law
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations
• Prepare…