Police Officer Recruit

Town of Marana•Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Marana is hiring Police Officer Recruits to serve with the Marana Police Department, an accredited agency dedicated to community safety and service. The department has approximately 150 full-time team members—121 commissioned officers and 33 civilian employees—and nearly 40 volunteers, serving more than 65,000 residents across 120 square miles. The hiring rate is $31.5885 per hour ($65,704.08 per year). Non-certified applicants must attend a police academy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of academy graduation.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.
Must meet all requirements for admission to a basic Police Academy recognized by AZ POST.
Must comply with the Marana Police Department tattoo policy, including restrictions on tattoos or brands representing criminal organizations, illegal activity, or discrimination; obscene tattoos or brands on arms or legs that could be exposed while on duty; and tattoos or brands above the collarbone or below the wrist, except for a single plain ring tattoo on either hand.
Must meet the minimum Cooper fitness standards in each of the three physical agility test areas: push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
Must pass the written exam to continue in the selection process.
Must undergo a background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and provide honest and complete information throughout the hiring process.
Finalists receiving a conditional offer must pass a psychological exam, drug screen, and medical exam.
Ability to acquire through training knowledge of approved police practices and procedures, state laws, city ordinances, first aid, and Town geography.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents in English and prepare accurate, grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to analyze problems and take effective action rationally and calmly in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to observe accurately, remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places, and judge situations and people accurately.
Ability to achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms.
Demonstrated initiative, alertness, integrity, and reliability.
Ability to learn police radio operating procedures and become proficient in computer use.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and deal courteously but firmly with the public.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas, enforce state and local laws and ordinances, maintain a community presence, and respond to calls for service.
Respond to calls involving the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies.
Respond to incidents including domestic disturbances, burglaries, health and welfare assists, alarms, thefts, civil protection orders, bomb threats, and hazardous material spills.
Determine probable cause; identify and take suspects and offenders into custody, issue citations, or refer charges for review and prosecution.
Prepare reports of arrests, activities, and unusual incidents, and complete reports in a timely manner.
Conduct investigations and interact verbally with witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders to obtain information.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with Town and Department policies and procedures.