Police Officer- Lateral

Salary: $34.00-$49.30 Hourly

Position Summary:

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Officer – Lateral for the Tolleson Police Department. The Police Officer will ensure the safety and security of citizens, municipal streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods.

Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities include: responding to criminal and public calls for service including fires, automobile accidents, crimes, neighborhood disturbances, and other requests from citizens; responding to crimes in progress; conducting investigations; conducting welfare checks; resolving civil disputes; providing riot control; assisting the homeless population; removing roadway debris; assisting disabled vehicles; and related activities.
• Patrolling assigned areas by automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, or on foot for the prevention and enforcement of crime and traffic laws; observing and evaluating situations; making arrests and/or writing tickets to citizens in violation of criminal or traffic laws; writing detailed reports, supplements, booking paperwork, field information cards, and search warrants.
• Performing a variety of activities related to criminal activities, which may include securing crime scenes; administering first aid; arbitrating disputes; conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations; gathering evidence; obtaining witness statements; apprehending suspects; making arrests; impounding evidence or found property; attending court and testifying at trial; and/or performing other related activities.
• Maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; performing routine police equipment maintenance; educating staff and the public on crime safety/prevention; supporting City functions by performing various services including court security, traffic control, and attending community functions; and/or performing related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum age requirement 21 years.
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver’s License, with no felony convictions.
• Candidates must possess Arizona POST certification and be in good standing at the time of submitting application or be eligible to take the AZ POST waiver exam.