Police Officer (Recruit)

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement tasks associated with patrol, traffic control, public assistance, investigation of criminal activity/crime scenes, apprehension of offenders, and aid in the prosecution of cases in court. This job class is a driving position and treated as FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED.
Must be able to obtain Arizona Police Officer Standard and Training (AZ Post) certification.
Applicants not AZ Post certified must pass a physical agility assessment and written assessment (score of 70% or better).
Must be able to pass an Arizona Post (Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training) background investigation.
Must be able to meet P.O.S.T. Drug standards.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of the SRPMIC ordinances to be enforced.
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, codes, and ordinances to be enforced.
Knowledge of police operations principles and practices including investigation, patrol, communications, records, community/public relations, and crime prevention.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement/regulatory agencies, departmental staff, Community officials, members of the Community, and the public.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating information accurately, and in expressing ideas clearly, when providing oral and written reports and recommendations.
Skill in maintaining confidentiality and using discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make sound decisions.
Ability to properly handle emergencies and pressure without losing composure.
Ability to speak clearly, understandably, and effectively.
Ability to learn criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure.
Ability to maintain integrity and be assertive about personal and predominant Community values without becoming aggressive.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.
Ability to quickly learn and properly apply new methods and information, and to remember what is learned.
Ability to get along with a variety of people and to work well as part of a team.
Ability to read and comprehend police-related materials; e.g., laws, training material.
Lateral Police Officers are eligible for transfer to open specialty assignments upon successful completion of SRPD’s Field Training Officer (FTO) Program for new officers.
Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

Patrols the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), including off-road areas, in a radio-equipped vehicle to preserve law and order by discovering/preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing State and Tribal laws and ordinances.
Responds to calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, assaults, fights, domestic disturbances, animal problems, and other criminal activities and civil complaints to secure the crime scene, identify witnesses, conduct preliminary investigations, and re-establish law and order.
Secures and investigates crime scenes to ensure the collection, preservation, and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards.
Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.
Prepares reports, complaints, affidavits, and other related technical legal documents regarding the progress, findings, and results of the investigative process.
Preserves and documents crime scenes by processing for fingerprints, taking photographs, videotaping, or sketching.
Enforces traffic laws and ordinances by checking vehicle speed and issuing citations.
Runs license/registration checks on drivers to determine if they have outstanding charges/warrants.
Testifies in court regarding the facts of the case, evidence collected, notes, and actions taken.
Conducts self in a manner that maintains integrity and adheres to all training, policies, procedures, chain of custody, rules of evidence, and laws.
Maintains strict confidence and security of all data, information, intelligence, police reports, case files, physical evidence, and other confidential materials.