Police Recruit I

Salary: $22.77 – $28.46

Position Summary:

The University of Arizona Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves a vibrant community. We work in the most densely populated area of Tucson and enjoy a unique environment that can only be experienced at an institution of higher learning. Our sworn personnel are full-authority Arizona Peace Officers whose primary functions are crime control, traffic safety, community engagement, and crime prevention. We offer a variety of career paths and specialty assignments. More importantly, we offer a purpose.

Essential Functions:

• Attends a minimum of a twenty-four-week training program under the supervision of AZPOST instructors to acquire the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
• Reads and studies instructional or informational material to achieve elementary working knowledge.
• Prepares for and takes written and physical tests to prove knowledge and skill levels.
• Obtains certification upon meeting AZPOST established minimum standards and passing required examinations (or waiver examinations) within a six (6) month period.
• Upon academy graduation, successfully complete the departmental Post Basic Program.
• Successfully completes the UAPD Field Training Program under the supervision and guidance of assigned Field Training Officer.
• Receives performance evaluations from assigned Field Training Officer to track progress.
• Safeguards life and property though enforcement of state laws and university administrative rules.
• Responds to public safety emergencies and calls for police service.
• Detects suspicious and criminal activity for the purpose of improving public safety conditions.
• Participates in proactive traffic enforcement and detection of impaired drivers.
• Investigates crimes, crashes, and suspicious activity.
• Affects detentions and arrests.
• Collects and processes evidence.
• Writes, reviews, and submits incident and crash reports.
• Issues criminal summons, civil citations, written warnings, and verbal warnings.
• Participates in public education and community engagement activities.
• Conducts proactive patrols of thoroughfares, grounds, buildings, and facilities for the purpose of asset protection and crime prevention.
• Attends required department training and complies with the AZPOST certification retention requirements.
• Testifies in court, participates in attorney interviews/depositions, and responds to subpoenas.
• Attends organizational meetings and unit briefings.
• Communicates with department members and the public verbally, in writing, and via electronic means.
• If properly qualified, trains other department members and evaluates their performance.
• Participates in department programs and/or aides in their administration.
• Participates in public safety campaigns and presentations.
• Assists stranded motorists and lost individuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• United States citizen.
• At least 21 years old upon graduation from the police academy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license. (Out of state applicants shall obtain an Arizona driver’s license at time of hire.)
• If prior military, must have been honorably discharged.
• No felony convictions.
• Must meet Arizona Peace Officers Standards & Training drug standards. (For more information, please click here.)
• You can also review AZPOST Rules R13-4-105, 106, 107 and 109.