Lateral Police Officer

Town of Gilbert • Az, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of a Lateral Police Officer. The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant. The primary function of this position is to perform general and specialized law enforcement work to preserve public peace and protect lives, property and the rights of the public and enforce statutory law and municipal ordinances. The work involves patrolling streets and neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathering information for criminal investigations. At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! The Town reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. An eligibility list will be created and will remain active for six months. While the eligibility list remains active, you may be contacted to complete some or all of the following: extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. This process is typically completed within three to five months.

Requirements

• Arizona Lateral Officer: In order to apply as an Arizona In-State Lateral Officer, you must either: be (or have been) employed as an Arizona State-Certified Police Officer or have graduated from an AZPOST academy within the last three years.
• Out-of-State Lateral Officer: You worked in a full-time sworn peace officer capacity for at least 2080 hours after graduating from a state-certified law enforcement academy. (Academy training time does not count toward the 2080-hour requirement)
• You will have to submit a waiver of training and will have to pass an Arizona POST waiver examination. (Arizona POST Rule R13-4-110D)
• Complete the online Arizona POST Personal History Form
• Enter your Arizona POST Form ID in Question 5
• Provide accurate email address information on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Effectively exceed customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.
• Committed to our safety philosophy.
• Proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and specialized law enforcement work to preserve public peace and protect lives, property and the rights of the public and enforce statutory law and municipal ordinances.
• Patrol streets and neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend or arrest violators or suspects.
• Respond to calls for law enforcement assistance.
• Gather information for criminal investigations.

Benefits

• All Gear Provided: From uniforms to equipment, we’ve got you covered. No out-of-pocket expenses or uniform allowances—just show up ready to serve
• Competitive Pay + Overtime Eligibility
• Strong Support System
• Modern Technology & Resources
• Career Growth & Specialized Units
• Wellness & Mental Health Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed