Police Officer - Lateral

Pima Community College District•Tucson, AZ

10h

About The Position

The Police Officer is the second level of a six-level public safety police officer series. The role performs full-performance-level police duties, including controlling and analyzing crime scenes, establishing and maintaining order, identifying and enforcing campus violations, and conducting proactive public relations with students, the public, and employees. The position is distinguished from Police Officer in Training by Arizona Peace Officer certification and independent work on an assigned shift. It is distinguished from Corporal, which has squad-leader responsibility over Community Service and Police Officers. The work schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and local travel. Employees must live and work within Arizona. Selected candidates must successfully complete an in-depth background check, including fingerprint checks against FBI criminal-history records.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
Current Arizona driver’s license.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
Minimum age of 21.
U.S. citizenship.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, homeland security and organizational safety practices, defensive tactics, firearm usage and justification, and first aid principles.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; analyze complex and stressful situations; balance multiple priorities; speak publicly; use firearms and defensive tactics; conduct interviews and interrogations; maintain personal control; and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Communicate with students, the general public, and employees while patrolling college properties to preserve law and order and support positive public relations.
Respond to public safety emergencies, complaints, concerns, and questions, and administer appropriate procedures to ensure public safety.
Conduct crime investigations.
Enforce parking regulations and control and direct traffic.
Inspect and maintain the security of college buildings and facilities.
Provide public assistance, including jump-starting or unlocking vehicles, escorting individuals, and making special announcements.
Prepare applicable crime and incident reports for an assigned shift.
Respond to and conduct traffic accident investigations.
Participate in community service activities.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.