Police Officer
Salary
$43,527.00 Annually
SUMMARY: Under general supervision; performs public safety services within the City’s Police Department including patrol, K-9 and motor vehicle safety and other specialty assignment as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs law enforcement activities as an Arizona certified police officer
- Responds to calls for service
- Investigates and enforces City and State criminal codes and laws
- Makes arrests
- Prepares police reports
- Enforces traffic laws
- Provides security checks of residential or business locations
- Conducts traffic control during traffic congestion hours and vehicle accidents
- Deploys traffic enforcement devices to reduce violations
- Completes statistical traffic reports for the State of Arizona
- May provide specialized services as a K-9 handler
- May perform dog kennel maintenance
- Participates in K-9 training
- Maintains activity logs
- Assists other law enforcement agencies upon request
- Provides court testimony as necessary
- Reports issues or concerns to command staff on daily or other activities
- Coordinates Department operations with other agencies to ensure seamless service to citizens
- Inspects public transportation vehicles to ensure public safety
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One (1) year of law enforcement experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): Spanish Language fluency
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Arizona POST certification
- Arizona State driver’s license
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of a background and polygraph examination
- Successful completion of physical testing and examination
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be 21 years of age or older