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CITY OF MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT, AZ
POLICE OFFICER - RECRUIT
 

Salary Range:

$44,740.80 - $63,440.00

(within 12 months salary increases to $49,379.20)

Veterans who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill will receive an additional

$913.75 per month while in training, along with 57 college credits.

JOB HOTLINE:

(480) 644-3301

OR

TOLL FREE:

1-800-884-5480

OR

PERSONNEL OFFICE:

(480) 644-2365
 

HOW TO APPLY:

Bring a completed application and return the study guide to the test site.
 

CITY OF MESA MISSION:

We are dedicated to providing superior services to our customers in order to improve the quality of life for Mesa residents, businesses and visitors.
 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A Police Officer - Recruit attends the Mesa Police Department Academy, which is certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ P.O.S.T.) to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Arizona peace officer. The responsibilities include interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population, employing discretion in solving problems, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, writing police reports, and assisting the public. A Police Officer's duties may involve an element of personal danger. The work requires occasional physical exertion under adverse circumstances.   Upon successful completion of training, a Police Officer - Recruit is promoted to the position of Police Officer. Both classifications are FLSA nonexempt.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from high school or GED. Completion of college-level courses in criminal justice is desirable.  

Age:

At least 21 years of age by graduation from Police Academy.
 

Vision:

As outlined by AZ P.O.S.T., vision is acceptable if it is 20/20 uncorrected or 20/20  or better corrected by glasses. If vision is uncorrected at 20/80 or better, and can be corrected to 20/20 by use of glasses or hard contacts, it is acceptable. If vision is uncorrected at 20/200, it must be corrected to 20/20 with soft contacts. An eye examination by an optometrist of the City's choice will be required prior to appointment. Radial keratotomy may be accepted once visual acuity is stabilized.

License:

Must possess an Arizona Class D Driver's License by hire date.

Citizenship:

Applicants must be United States citizens.

Bilingual Skills:

(English/Spanish) are highly desirable.                                     
 

Qualified Applicants:
 

• Will not have any felony convictions or a dishonorable discharge from military service.

• Applicants must meet AZ P.O.S.T. drug standards at the time of testing.

• Applicants must have no felony conviction or be under indictment for any felony in any state or jurisdiction.

• Due to the nature of the position, driving is required to perform the duties of a Police Officer. Factors which could prohibit a candidate from moving forward in the testing process include: loss of license due to driving violation points or two chargeable accidents within the previous 36 months, or a DUI conviction within the previous 36 months.

• Police Officers are required to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Please contact Detective Anderson at:
 

(480) 644-4869

police.jobs@cityofmesa.org

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