Police Officer Recruit

Town of Marana•Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ

2d•$65,704•Onsite

About The Position

If you are interested in working for an accredited agency that strives to be the most well respected and highly regarded police department in Arizona, then you should apply to become a Police Officer with the Town of Marana. The Marana Police team is proud and honored to serve the community and maintain an unwavering dedication to ensure the safety and security of every person who lives or visits our Town. The Marana Police Department is comprised of approximately 150 full time team members (121 commissioned officers and 33 civilians) and nearly 40 volunteers, providing safety and security to nearly 55,000 residents over 127 square miles. These dedicated men and women work together as a team to ensure our residents and visitors receive unparalleled police services.

Requirements

Non-certified applicants must attend a police academy.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of graduation from academy.
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 be in compliance with the Marana Police Department’s tattoo policy. Members are prohibited from having tattoos or brands anywhere on the body that advocate or represent criminal organizations, illegal activity, or sexual, racial, or religious discrimination. Members are prohibited from having tattoos or brands anywhere on their arms or legs that are obscene and could foreseeably be exposed while on duty. Members are prohibited from having tattoos or brands above the collarbone or below the wrist, with the exception of a single, plain ring tattoo on either hand.
Acquire through training, knowledge of modern approved principles, practices and procedures of police work, state laws, city ordinances, first aid and the geography of the Town
Read and interpret complex technical documents in English, prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places, and judge situations and people accurately
Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms
Show initiative, alertness, integrity and reliability
Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and be proficient in the use of computers
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members in the organization and deal courteously but firmly with the general public
Undergo strenuous physical conditioning

Nice To Haves

Second Language pay

Responsibilities

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