Police Officer/Aide

Yavapai College • Prescott, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Yavapai College Campus Safety is hiring for a Police Officer or Police Aide, based on experience. The Police Officer role involves enforcing State of Arizona Criminal and Traffic statutes and Yavapai College Policies, dealing with vehicular parking, traffic control, and overall maintenance and enforcement of public order. This position provides physical security of all campus facilities by patrolling via vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and responds to calls for assistance from students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Police Aide role focuses on enforcing Yavapai College Policies, dealing with vehicular parking, traffic control, and overall maintenance and enforcement of public order, while also providing physical security of campus facilities through patrolling and responding to calls for assistance. Both roles require the completion of the AZPOST form PH (Statement of Personal History and Application for Certification) for full consideration.

Requirements

• Must be certified as an AZ Police Officer or be able to successfully pass the AZ Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) waiver requirements for state certification
• Must be able to display expertise in areas of responsibility
• Must be able to learn and further develop professionally
• Must be able to work independently and adapt in a changing workplace
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required
• Physical ability is essential
• Must display a willingness to appreciate the differences in individuals
• Must successfully pass physical examination and polygraph test
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• No pattern of traffic violations in the last 3 years
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
• In order to be a Police Aide, you must be able to successfully pass the AZ Police Officer Standards and Training(POST) waiver requirements for state certification based on agency needs

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years as a certified police officer
• Experience beyond the minimums
• Experience in crime prevention
• Experience in making public presentations
• Investigation Experience
• A combination of training and/or experience substantially equivalent to a college degree in criminal justice, sociology, public relations, education, or other related field
• Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment

Responsibilities

• Enforces State of Arizona Criminal and Traffic statutes and Yavapai College Policies
• Deals with vehicular parking, traffic control and overall maintenance and enforcement of public order
• Provides physical security of all campus facilities by patrolling via vehicle, bicycle or by foot
• Responds to calls for assistance from students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Other duties related to campus safety and security

What This Job Offers

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