Police Officer

Salary: $28.91 – $37.59/per hour

Position Summary:

The Maricopa County Community College District Police Department invites highly motivated and professional law enforcement candidates to a new and exciting opportunity as a collegiate Police Officer – Lateral.

The Police Officer – Lateral will report directly to a Police Commander or designated supervisor and performs general and specialized law enforcement, such as preserving public peace, protecting lives, property, and the rights of the public. This position will also enforce state statutory laws and acknowledge compliance with federal guidelines in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education.

Essential Functions:

• Routinely interacts with, and provides assistance to members of the college community, visitors and allied first responders such as fire, medical and other police personnel. Unlocks rooms and buildings; assists allied criminal justice agencies in the service of criminal and subpoenas and other court orders
• Deters and prevents crime by patrolling buildings, facilities, properties, and other areas in the immediate vicinity of the Maricopa Community Colleges
• Responds to complaints or requests for assistance; investigates criminal activity and takes appropriate action. May be required to arrest, detain, or subdue a resisting offender using justified and reasonable force where appropriate; may conduct searches of persons, places and things, possibly seizing and impounding property and evidence, protects crime scenes
• Responds to calls for service including alarms, requests for medical assistance, critical incidents, traffic collisions, reports of criminal activity and other emergencies/non-emergencies
• Observes, reports and/or remedies unsafe or problem situations and assists in identifying health and safety hazards
• Conducts face to face interviews; observes, gathers, records, processes and preserves evidence
• Prepares detailed written reports; presents testimony and evidence in court; mediates disputes
• Directs traffic and/or parking activities; enforces motor vehicle operation and traffic regulations; assists motorists with vehicle problems
• Performs crowd control and civil emergency response duties
• Provides special services including providing personal welfare and money courier escorts
• Provides public awareness and community education presentations
• Trains and directs the work of non-certified Public safety Aides and other Public safety personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and the successful graduation from an AZPOST certified training academy.
• Note: Applicants who possess an AZPOST certification but have not completed a probationary period with a previous agency may be considered for hire with a positive recommendation from their previous chain of command at the rank of Commander or higher.
• Law enforcement experience in a collegiate environment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Arizona, including the satisfaction of all qualifications (age, citizenship, background, psychological, ethical, medical, or otherwise) required for such certification, at the date of or subsequent to the date of hire. A valid certification is to indicate that the individual is authorized to engage in enforcement duties, carry a firearm, wear or display a badge, make arrests, perform patrol functions, and operate a marked police vehicle.
• Certifications that are restricted are not considered valid for the purpose of initial hire.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Arizona Driver License (Class D) with an initial and ongoing driving record to the satisfaction of MCCCD
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is required for the duration of employment within this classification.