Police Officer-Recruit

Tolleson, AZ
Tolleson Police Department

Salary: $29.81 Hourly.

Position Summary:

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as Police Officers (Recruit). Police Officers attend the Police Academy and training sessions, and actively participate in all academy and training activities to learn the skills, knowledge, and functions required to become a sworn police officer. Police Officers are responsible for: Learning and performing tasks employing patrol methods, community relations, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, report preparation, physical agility and strength formulation, and other police officer-related duties; Learning uses of various firearms and first aid methods, participating in field training with a senior Police Officer, Operates miscellaneous equipment including emergency vehicles, radar, and breath alcohol analyzers; writes and files daily activity report with a training officer, may assist an office in patrolling assigned areas of the City in a car, bicycle, or on foot; learns standard broadcasting procedures of a dispatch radio system, and performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED and must be 21 years of age by academy graduation; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
  • Above average physical conditioning; includes running, climbing, crawling, and possess the ability to pass and maintain an entry level officer’s physical fitness requirements.
  • All candidates must complete the Police Officer Selection Test with a 70% or better score. OR
  • Applicants who have obtained an Associate degree or higher or 60+ college credit hours may bypass the written exam.