Police Officer – Non-Sworn and Lateral

Coolidge, AZ
Coolidge Police Department

Salary: $60,389 – $90,583 annually.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, narcotics control, youth services, and community relations.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned City streets and neighborhoods to ensure the safety, security and protection of the community. Assists with preventing the commission of crimes and maintaining civil order.
  • Enforces Local/State laws and ordinances; issues civil and criminal citations for violations.
  • Responds to calls and complaints involving criminal and civil situations including assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, robberies, and automobile accidents.
  • Apprehends perpetrators who have committed criminal offenses and/or subjects with warrants for arrest.
  • Facilitates the apprehension, prosecution, and conviction of perpetrators.
  • Secures crime scenes and conducts preliminary investigations.
  • Gathers information and photographs crime scenes; dusts for fingerprints.
  • Communicates with the public and other law enforcement agencies regarding departmental activities.
  • Prepares Police reports and documents reported incidents.
  • Testifies in Court and prepares/presents evidence on behalf of the City and/or State.
  • Transports arrested subjects to Court and detention.
  • Recovers stolen property.
  • Conducts community relations activities including educating the public regarding Police Department activities, providing a positive influence to youth members of the community, and meeting with neighborhood block watch groups.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age;
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be a United States Citizen; have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected or 20/20 vision corrected by Glasses or hard/soft contact lenses;
  • Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces (if served);
  • Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hiring.
  • Must have AZPOST Certification.