Description
-Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; provides scene security and protection for Fire and medical personnel.
-Patrols the city to respond to citizens' requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
-Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
-Enforces local, state and federal laws, and municipal code.
-Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases.
-Completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
-Arrests law violators; transports and processes suspects, victims and prisoners; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces orders of protection.
-Represents the City police at court hearings; prepares reports and testifies in court cases.
-Investigates crimes and accidents as required; secures and processes crime and accident scenes; identifies and collects evidence.
-Presents education and information through community and school awareness projects; counsels citizens on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
-Assists other Police personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
-Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
-May work special assignments including, but not limited to, Special Investigations, Training Officer, Terrorism Liaison Officer, Traffic Unit Officer, Public Liaison Officer, School Resource Officer, etc.
-Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
In-State Laterals (Current AZPOST Certification)
High school diploma or GED equivalent; completion of Arizona POST Academy; completion of an FTO program and probation period; and currently certified as an AZPOST Peace Officer with two consecutive years as a full-time sworn police officer.
Out-of-State Laterals (Waiver Process Required)
High school diploma or GED equivalent; completion of Arizona POST Academy OR other law enforcement academy with substantially similar curricula; completion of an FTO program and probation period; and current or previous experience of two consecutive years as a full-time sworn police officer. Continued employment is contingent upon AZPOST-approval of waiver application.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification; must possess State of Arizona Driver's license, and clear criminal record. Ability to type 20 words per minute preferred. Must successfully pass pre-employment screening, including a thorough background investigation, medical, polygraph and psychological exam.
