Police Officer (Lateral)

City of El Mirage•Police Department - 12401 W. Cinnabar Ave. El Mirage, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The El Mirage Police Department is seeking sworn Police Officers for a lateral hire. This is an opportunity to join a department that values its community and offers a supportive, family-like environment. The City of El Mirage provides a modern facility, new vehicles, an on-site gym, up-to-date equipment, and the latest technology. They offer training, experience, and tools to help officers succeed. Growth opportunities and special assignments are available, including field training officer, motor officer, K-9 handler, detective, school resource officer, and task forces. The department emphasizes individual talent and contributions, ensuring officers are not just a number. El Mirage is located near activities and entertainment with a lower cost of living. Candidates are encouraged to ride along to experience the department's environment and community support.

Requirements

High school diploma from a state-recognized school, or GED certificate, or Homeschool diploma/certificate recognized as equivalent to a high school diploma, or Arizona private school diploma or completion certificate with administrator verification, or Degree from a U.S. Department of Education–accredited college or university.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.
Arizona Class D Driver’s License.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) certification.
In-state candidates must be AZPOST certified at time of hire.
In-state candidates whose certification has expired and out-of-state candidates must be AZPOST certified within three months of hire.
Must pass a physical fitness agility assessment (for expired or out-of-state candidates).
Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry and within specified timeframe.
Understanding and interpreting laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Applying police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques, equipment, police records and reports, and first aid techniques.
Interpreting criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
Interviewing victims and witnesses to obtain facts.
Accurately remembering faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Thinking and acting quickly in emergencies and to judge situations and people accurately.
Rendering credible testimony in a court of law.
Using standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Operating computerized law enforcement information systems.
Exercising judgment and make decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with rules, regulations and policies.
Work cooperatively, courteously, but firmly with the public.
Properly caring for firearms and related law enforcement equipment.
Calculating measurements and performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
Correctly identifying elements of a crime and accurately recording them in a police report for purposes of prosecution.
Operating a motor vehicle safely.
Maintaining morale standards and integrity.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices and equipment.
Knowledge of methods and process of law enforcement investigative work.
Knowledge of standard policies, rules and regulations of a law enforcement agency.
Knowledge of methods and practices of community and problem-oriented policing.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of law enforcement interviews.
Knowledge of chain of custody process and preservation of evidence methods and requirements.
Knowledge of Arizona criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of traffic control methods.
Knowledge of radio and communication system operation and protocols.
Knowledge of safe driving practices and geography of the city.
Knowledge of law enforcement issues in the city.
Knowledge of computerized law enforcement information systems.
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of uses and properties of law enforcement supplies and equipment.
Knowledge of report preparation, including accurate grammar, punctuation.
Basic math to calculate measurements and perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of municipal streets, buildings, residences, and neighborhoods.
Enforce ordinances and laws.
Respond to calls for service and assistance.
Conduct investigations by locating physical evidence, victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Gather information and complete interviews.
Document facts and elements of a crime.
Make arrests when necessary.
Write reports.
Operate a motor vehicle and patrol assigned areas.
Testify in court.
Hold and participate in training sessions.
Serve as a detention/booking officer.
Serve warrants.
Provide traffic control.
Operate and maintain devices, equipment, and weapons associated with law enforcement activities.
Secure crime scenes.
Administer first aid.
Perform related work as assigned.

Benefits

Field Training Officer (FTO) : 5% to the base hourly rate.
Specialty Assignment Pay : 5% to the base hourly rate for assignments in the gang task force, neighborhood enforcement team, canine unit, traffic motor unit, or special weapons and tactics (SWAT).
Deferred Compensation : $100.00 employer contribution per pay period.
Uniform Allowance : $700 at academy graduation or upon start, and up to $1,400 per year.
Bilingual Pay : $0.75 per hour.
Shift Pay : $0.50 to $1.00 per hour.
On-call Pay : $3.00 per hour.
Call Back : 4 hours at the overtime rate.
Court Appearance : 2 hours minimum
Health and Dental Insurance : City pays 100% of employee-only health and dental premiums for base health and dental plans
Tuition Assistance : 100% reimbursement per credit hour up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Vacation Leave : Up to 80 hours the first year, and 10 additional hours for each year of service thereafter, up to 180 hours per year
Sick Leave : Up to 96 hours per year
Service Award Leave : Up to 40 hours per year
Holiday Pay : 10 hours holiday pay for 10 holidays
Sick Leave Conversion at Retirement Eligibility : Employees with a minimum of 1000 hours of accrued and unused sick leave at the time of separation are eligible for pay of an amount of compensation equal to 40%. Employees with a minimum of 1400 hours, eligible for compensation equal to 60%.