Candidates must be at least 20 years and 8 months of age at the time of application submission and be a United States Citizen.
Must possess a valid standard Arizona State driver's license at time of hire and have no major driving citations in the past 39 months.
Must be able to become Arizona POST certified and work a variety of scheduled shifts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical.
Must have the ability to communicate to individuals and groups to help solve community problems.
The ability to prepare well-written reports, citations, affidavits and warrants is required.
Strong interpersonal skills are vital.
Applicants must have the ability to deal effectively with the public in routine and emergency situations.
Must have the ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, problem solve, and act decisively in emergencies involving an element of personal danger.
Must have the ability to project a command presence and assume a leadership role in handling various incidents.
Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs law enforcement patrol activities, while observing and monitoring the public to determine compliance/noncompliance with laws and safety standards.
In emergency situations, must be able to rapidly identify, analyze, and decisively act, regardless of imminent danger to yourself or others. Coordinates visual and muscular dexterity to safely operate a motor vehicle in an emergency and non-emergency situations: varying weather and times of day; reads maps, talking on the radio, operating a MDT and/or computer terminal.
Effectively interpret body language.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Communicates effectively through various media including but not limited to: in person, by radio, phone, a MDT and/or computer, written reports.
Written communication must be detailed and accurate, using proper sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation for the English language. Communicates effectively in various environments including, but not limited to: courtroom testimony, interviewing and interrogations, mediation of disputes, public presentations.
May perform law enforcement functions in confined spaces; a variety of outdoor temperatures from extreme heat to cold; and varying light conditions.
Pursues offenders by patrol vehicle and on foot over various types of terrain to stop or apprehend offenders; subdue resisting offenders using only necessary force to resolve the situation, including deadly force; physically move persons, vehicles, and other items of various sizes, shapes, and weight; issues citations and makes arrests; search persons, places and things; seize and impound property and evidence; apprehend and transport arrested persons, transport various types of property/evidence; perform crowd and riot control activities.
Accurately conduct and record law enforcement investigations including: protecting crime and traffic accident scenes; observing, gathering, recording, processing and preserving evidence; work in situations involving body fluids, hazardous materials, firearms, and various types of evidence; measuring and diagramming crime and traffic accident scenes; completing necessary calculations pertaining to various types of investigations, preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings.
Use, maintain, and demonstrate proficiency with a variety of law enforcement tools including, but not limited to: lethal, less-lethal, and non-lethal weapons; handcuffs; various communication devices; vehicle emergency operation equipment.
Perform public assistance activities including: responding to citizen requests for assistance; responding to fires, accidents and crime scenes; administering first aid to sick and injured citizens for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries; assisting distressed motorists and crime scene individuals.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants meeting the minimum requirements may be invited to a written and physical agility test. Top qualifying candidates may be selected to participate in a panel interview with final candidates subject to an extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment alcohol/drug test, psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical. Human Resources reserves the right to change this process.

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