Police Recruit

Salary: $21.30 Hourly

Position Summary:

Entry level classification for purpose of acquiring training to achieve Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification. Duration not to exceed 10 months.

Essential Functions:

• Attend a minimum of a twenty-two week training program under the supervision of instructors in a police academy approved by AZ POST to acquire the minimum and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
• Read and study instructional or informational material in order to achieve elementary working knowledge.
• Prepare and take written physical tests to prove knowledge and skill levels.
• Receive field training from certified Field Training Officer (FTO), utilizing and applying knowledge from classroom work; receive evaluations from FTO to track progress.
• Obtain certification upon meeting AZ POST established minimum standards and passing required examinations (or waiver examinations) within a six-month period.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of appointment
• Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) and City of San Luis standards for appointment as a Police Officer
• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of graduation from the Police Academy

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• San Luis, Arizona residency