Police Officer Recruit (Trainee)

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Police Officer Recruit is an entry-level position leading to certification as a Police Officer. Recruits participate in formal, structured police academy training, customized departmental training classes, and a field training program arranged by in-service trainers. Scottsdale Police Officers protect life and property, prevent, deter, and investigate crime, enforce laws, and respond to citizen requests through community policing strategies that engage and educate the community. The starting salary is $37.30 per hour ($77,584 annually). Recruits who successfully complete the police academy and promotional process are promoted to the first step of the Police Officer Step Plan, currently $39.17 per hour ($81,473.60 annually), with progression through the steps on the promotion anniversary date based on performance. The role is safety-sensitive and includes pre-employment drug screening, medical testing, and a psychological evaluation. Employees must reside in Arizona during their employment with the City.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 20 years and 6 months of age at the time of application.
United States citizenship.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations during the 36 months before the start date.
Obtain and maintain AZPOST Certification.
Reside in the State of Arizona during active employment with the City.
Successfully pass the required post-offer drug screen, Audiogram Test, Visual/Ishihara Screening Test, AZPOST Medical Exam, and psychological evaluation.
Ability to perform the position's physical demands, including pursuing and subduing offenders, lifting and moving up to 160 pounds for long distances with or without assistance, and visually distinguishing the full range of the color spectrum.
Ability to use and maintain proficiency with law enforcement tools, including handguns, batons, and other weapons.

Responsibilities

Participate in formal police academy training, customized departmental classes, and a field training program.
Perform law enforcement patrol activities and operate a motor vehicle while monitoring compliance with laws and safety standards.
Pursue and stop offenders; subdue resisting offenders with necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
Issue citations, make arrests, search persons, places, and things, seize and impound property and evidence, and transport arrested persons and property.
Mediate disputes and perform crowd and riot control activities.
Conduct law enforcement investigations, protect crime and traffic accident scenes, interview individuals, gather and preserve evidence, measure and diagram scenes, and prepare investigative reports.
Enter police activity into computerized records management systems, process evidence, and present testimony and evidence in court.
Respond to requests for assistance at fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administer first aid; assist distressed motorists and others; direct traffic; and move persons, vehicles, and property.
Work a variety of scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime as required.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month
Medical benefits, including behavioral health coverage
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee's annual salary, with supplemental life insurance available as an option
Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 per year
Participation in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide; 457
Pet insurance
Bilingual (English/Spanish) pay compensation
Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to the employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account