Lateral Police Officer

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Lateral Police Officer. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The position is scheduled to wide variety of shifts (i.e., day shift, swing shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Arizona State Certified Applicant: Police Officers certified in Arizona, must have completed an AZPOST approved academy program and have successfully been certified by AZPOST as a peace officer and currently be in good standing; OR Out-of-State Certified Applicant: Police officers certified in a state other than Arizona or certified by a federal law enforcement agency, must have 1-year of experience and currently employed as a peace officer or have resigned in good standing from an agency within 30-months of application.
In addition, peace officers with certifications other than from Arizona will need to meet all AZPOST requirements for the waiver process to gain Arizona peace officer certification without attending a formal academy
Must be 21 years of age
Meet or exceed the physical standards established by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST)
Be a citizen of the United States of America
Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Not a United States Citizen
Have not received your high school diploma or GED equivalent
Will not be at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation
Any felony conviction in Arizona, or violation in another state that would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona
Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces
Previously denied certified peace officer status or had your certified peace officer status revoked or your current certified peace officer status is suspended
Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or other dangerous drugs
Used (or "tried") any dangerous drug or illegal narcotic, other than marijuana, in any combination in the past seven (7) years, or exceeds a total of five (5) times in your lifetime or more than one (1) time since the age of 21
Conviction of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic law and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past (3) three years
Applicants must meet prescribed vision, color vision, hearing, and other AZPOST medical standards
Falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or deception in any stage of this process will result in your immediate removal from consideration

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership