Police Cadet

Winslow, City of • Winslow, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under basic supervision, the Police Cadet attends Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board basic training academy to obtain Arizona Peace Officer Certification. This position is a tentative "At-Will" appointment and subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months from the date of hire. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, a non-management employee shall be granted regular status in the classification in which the probationary period is served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be (21) years of age.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any State or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

• Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with WPD policies.
• Following verbal and written instruction.
• Reading and understanding training materials.
• Completing written, physical, and skills testing.
• Learning and applying training materials and training instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to obtain State Peace Officer Certification.
• Completes written, oral, and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Peace Officer skills and knowledge and maintains required levels of proficiency.
• Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Adheres to AZ POST academy rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED