Police Officer - Recruit

City of Goodyear•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position patrols designated areas, enforces state laws and City ordinances, responds to emergency situations, educates the public regarding safety and security, and performs administrative duties. The ideal candidate will possess the following: A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior. Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people. Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly. Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations. Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job. Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners. Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs. A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public. At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

Requirements

All applicants must be 21 years of age by graduation of the academy; a citizen of the United States; have a valid Driver's License; and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants must be able to pass required tests outlined below and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
No experience needed.
All applicants must be 21 years of age by graduation of the academy; a citizen of the United States; and have a valid Driver's License.
Applicants must be able to pass required tests outlined and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening.
Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
Math: Work requires the ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.

Nice To Haves

A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

Responsibilities

Performs patrol duties by traveling through designated areas, searching for suspicious, hazardous or criminal activity, field interviewing suspected offenders, and making arrests.
Responds to both routine and emergency calls including hazardous materials incidents by contacting the reporting person and witnesses, and determining the nature of call and action to be taken.
Follows up on calls by locating suspects, victims, and witnesses, processing and booking suspects, completing report of the incident, submitting report to prosecutor and appearing in court.
Educates the community by teaching classes at schools, conducting block watch meetings, making public presentations, and answering inquiries regarding legal and safety issues.
Performs administrative duties by proposing, writing, and reviewing departmental policy, completing statistical reports, training officers, and participating in department/City process improvement teams.