Position Title:
Police Officer Recruit/ Trainee
Agency:
City Of Scottsdale
Position Type:
Commissioned Law Enforcement Position
Introduction Statement:
In Order to be considered for this position you MUST apply at the following link;
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scottsdaleaz/jobs/2392756/police-officer-recruit-trainee?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
There will be a physical test and written exam included in the selection process for this position scheduled for April 27th / April 28th (by invitation only). For more information on the testing process, please check here to be taken to the Scottsdale Police Department's website.
Notifications are tentatively scheduled to be emailed by Friday, 4/12/19.
************************************************************************If you are invited to the testing process, you will need to BRING to the testing facility a COMPLETED background packet (Background Questionnaire & AZPOST Personal History Form) that is NOTARIZED and is in a SEALED envelope. Click here to access these required documents. The packet is lengthy and will take time to complete.
City of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring and investigating crime, enforcing laws and responding to citizen requests through the use of community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.
A Police Officer Recruit is an entry-level position prior to becoming a certified Police Officer. Participates in formal, structured training at a police academy as well as customized departmental training classes and field training program arranged by in-service trainers.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Must be at least 20 years and 8 months of age at the time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
Obtain and maintain AZPOST Certification.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:
• Performs law enforcement patrol activities.
• Operates a motor vehicle and observes and monitors the public to determine compliance/noncompliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and laws. Pursues and stops offenders, subdues resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
• Issues citations and makes arrests; searches persons, places, and things; seizes and impounds property and evidence; transports arrested persons and property.
• Mediates disputes; performs crowd and riot control activities.
• Conducts law enforcement investigations.
• Protects crime and traffic accident scenes; conducts face to face and phone interviews; observes, gathers, records, processes, and preserves evidence; measures and diagrams crime and traffic accident scenes; prepares detailed written reports of investigative findings; performs data entry of various police activity into computerized records management system, seizes and processes evidence; presents testimony and evidence in court.
• Responds to citizen requests for assistance to fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administers first aid to sick and injured citizens for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries; assists distressed motorists and crime scene individuals; directs traffic; moves persons, vehicles, and other property.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform a multitude of tasks simultaneously or in logical and efficient succession.
• Sit for extended periods of time while driving a City vehicle.
• Physical agility to pursue offenders on foot; stop and subdue resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
• Access paved, gravel, rough, or turf areas; climb elevations.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, body fluids, hazardous chemical, firearms, various evidence, firearms, and unpleasant odors.
• Perform first aid.
• Lift and move up to 160 pounds for long distances with or without assistance.
• Physically move persons, vehicles, and other property.
• Visually distinguish full range of color spectrum.
• Read maps.
• Use and maintain proficiency with a variety of law enforcement tools, including handguns, batons, and other weapons.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, computer equipment, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
• Utilize two-way radio to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with scene processing and/or traffic control.
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required.
• Travel to/from various locations.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work a variety of scheduled shifts.
Selection Process:
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include physical and written testing and oral board interviews. Final selection is contingent upon a background check which includes:
Fingerprinting
Criminal background screening
Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
Polygraph
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment medical exam, Cooper re-fitness test (recruit and waiver candidates) and psychological evaluation. The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
For further information on eligibility, please contact Public Safety Human Resources at hrpublicsafety@scottsdaleaz.gov.
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
$27.14-39.45 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications:
N/A
Information for Obtaining an Application:
In Order to be considered for this position you MUST apply at the following link;
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scottsdaleaz/jobs/2392756/police-officer-recruit-trainee?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Closing Date:
04/07/2019
