Police Cadet

Salary: $52,896.00 – $66,691.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under basic supervision, the Police Cadet attends Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board basic training academy to obtain Arizona Peace Officer Certification. This position is a tentative “At-Will” appointment and subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, a non-management employee shall be granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is served.

Essential Functions:

• Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain State Peace Officer Certification.
• Completes written, oral, and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency.
• Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Adheres to AZ POST academy rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND must be (21) years of age.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any State or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three (3) years.