Lateral: Certified Peace Officer

Camp Verde, AZ
Camp Verde Police Department

Salary: $29.97 – $33.77 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, and consistent with general orders, performs general duty and investigative police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic control on assigned shifts. Incumbents may be assigned to work on special assignments, which necessitate specialized abilities and knowledge. Special assignments can be of short or long duration and are subject to reassignment or cancelation at the sole discretion of the Town Marshal, who may assign officers for cross training purposes or for reasons of departmental efficiency.

Essential Functions:

  • Prevents and discovers commission of crimes; apprehends criminals and offenders; makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner that contributes to deterrence and solving of crimes. Answers calls/radio complaints involving traffic, fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls; secures accident and/or crime scene. Writes reports and completes forms and/or computer entries providing record of police activity and documentation for legal action reviewed by supervising personnel.
  • Administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gather evidence, identifies witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate; interviews witnesses and victims, gathers information and prepare detailed reports; prepares cases for trial, including review of information, preparing physical evidence, conferring with attorneys and testifying.
  • Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures, weapons training, proficiency skills and related subjects.
  • Performs specialized duties such as Detective, K-9 Officer, School Resource Officer, FTO instructor, Firearms instructor, training officer, traffic control, crime prevention, community relations, and other specialized activities.
  • Performs public relations duties such as problem resolution, comforting distraught citizens, offering information and guidance, participating in community activities and events, mediating disputes and demonstrating crime prevention techniques.
  • Performs other related, similar or logical duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

  • Must possess State of Arizona Driver’s license.
  • Must obtain AzPOST certification.
  • Must obtain CPR/AED/First Aid/Narcan Training within (1) year.
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND meet all minimum qualifications as established by AzPOST. At least 30 hours of college credit or four years military experience desirable.