Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Avondale•Avondale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Avondale is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Join the City of Avondale Police Department and bring your experience to a growing, community-focused agency. To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility. Hiring Process Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of: NeoGov Application Physical Agility Test (if applicable) Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable) Comprehensive Background Investigation and Fingerprinting Polygraph Examination Psychological Evaluation Chief’s Interview AZPOST Medical Exam and Drug Screen Essential Functions Enforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties. Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise. Additional functions of the position include: Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot. Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations. Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed. Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws. Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives. Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking. To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.

Requirements

Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standing (In-State Lateral Applicants)
Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certification (Out-of-State Lateral Applicants)
Must have a minimum of one year of active patrol experience (Out-of-State Lateral Applicants)
Must successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations: Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination), Tactical driving qualification (Out-of-State Lateral Applicants)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED required
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire
No felony convictions

Nice To Haves

Physical Agility Test (if applicable)
Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Enforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties.
Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise.
Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.
Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.
Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.