Prescott Police Department

Located in the mountains of north central Arizona the City borders the Prescott National Forest to the south and west. Prescott and the nearby towns of Chino Valley and Prescott Valley form what is known locally as the Tri-City area.

City of Prescott Facts

96 miles NW of Phoenix

Yavapai County seat

Avg. Elevation 5,400

Population as of July 2003: 38,244

Encompasses 38.4 square miles (as of July 2001)

Half-way between the Flagstaff and Phoenix Metro Areas

POLICE LIEUTENANT

$73,778 - $89,762 annually + benefits

Requirements:

Minimum eight (8) years total law enforcement (fully certified/sworn law enforcement status), most recent to include four (4) as fully certified/sworn Sergeant or higher rank with State certified law enforcement agency
Must possess AzPOST certification as Law Enforcement Officer or obtain within 120 days of hire
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern police including traffic control, patrol, crime investigation and prevention, police tactics, supervisory techniques, criminal record retention and destruction; budget prep and monitoring
Skill in interpreting laws, rules, reg’s and policies; utilizing police equipment, vehicles, communication, surveillance and safety equipment, PC’s and weaponry; negotiations and using public relations techniques
Skill in interacting with Chief of Police/City Manager/City Council; department heads, public safety agencies from other communities, jurisdictions, State and Federal entities, and citizens
Must possess valid motor vehicle operator’s license with good driving record
Must reside within 30 driving minutes of Prescott
Preferred candidates must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph interview, background investigation and oral interview

Duties include:

Planning, delivery, and evaluation of departmental services and activities
Preparing statistical reports and making change recommendations
Plans, assigns work and evaluates personnel performance
Promotes positive community relations, attends public meetings, service and civic club functions
Speaks/educates the community on public safety, law enforcement and community service issues
FLSA exempt (not eligible for over time)

City of Prescott Application Packet, Resume, Prescott Police Department Background Questionnaire, AZ POST Statement of Personal History, and last three years performance evaluations must be received by 5:00 P.M. April 21st, 2006.

The background questionnaire, AZ POST statement of personal history, past performance evaluations, the signed release form along with a copy of departmental personnel file (including copies of all discipline and any/all internal investigations of misconduct against yourself), must be enclosed in a sealed envelope separate from the application and resume.

Direct questions to:

Lt. Greg Nordyke

928-778-1444

Full job posting and application may be obtained at:

City of Prescott

201 S. Cortez Street

Prescott AZ 86303

Online:

http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/police/recruitment.php

Call:

928-777-1315

800-748-6205