Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $60,236.80 – $82,139.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Lateral / Certified Officers: AZPOST-certified peace officers may, only upon the recommendation and approval of the Chief of Police, waive one or more of the following: written examination, POPAT, and/or assessment center. Police Officer applications who are certified as a peace officer in a state outside of Arizona are eligible to seek employment with the department. The out-of-state applicant may waive certain portions of the Arizona peace officer certification process as allowed by AZPOST rules and therefore may waive attendance at an Arizona basic training academy.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Works in a 24/7 operational environment, and is subject to call in/call back to support the operational needs of the department.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• College coursework in criminal justice and/or equivalent education and/or experience is preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License
• Arizona State Certification as a Police Officer
• Ability to become and maintain TOC Level C Certified.
• Ability to pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation, including
• Fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological, and other related employment testing.