Salary: $35.26 – $52.09 Hourly
Essential Functions:
- Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
- Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
- Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.
- Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
- Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
- Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.
Requirements:
- In-State Lateral Applicants:
- Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standing
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
- No felony convictions
- The Physical Agility Test (PAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed
- Out-of-State Lateral Applicants:
- Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certification
- Must have a minimum of one year of active patrol experience
- Must successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations:
- Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination)
- Tactical driving qualification
- The Physical Agility Test (PAT)
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
- No felony convictions
