Police Officer (Lateral)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

3d•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Patrols and responds to calls for service on University property and in adjacent jurisdictions as an Arizona POST-certified peace officer, balancing enforcement with education. The position serves a diverse urban university community across four campus locations. ASUPD is a full-service, 24/7 police department operating on the Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, West, and Polytechnic campuses, with a compressed work week. The role is inherently dangerous and may involve encounters with violent criminals, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations. Officers must comply with applicable training requirements, Arizona law, constitutional law, and university and department policies. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Arizona POST certification is listed as a desired qualification.
At least three years of law enforcement experience is listed as a desired qualification.
Continuous experience as a POST-certified police officer for at least one year is listed as a desired qualification.
Evidence of good standing; applicants must not have been terminated from or left a prior law enforcement position for misconduct resulting from a disciplinary investigation.
Valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment, if driving is required.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the employer will not provide employment sponsorship.
Successful completion of required pre-employment checks, including polygraph, medical, psychological, fingerprinting, motor vehicle record check, drug screening, and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Campus law enforcement experience.
Successful completion of a field training program at a prior agency.
Arizona POST certification.
Three years of law enforcement experience.
Continuous experience as a POST-certified police officer for at least one year.
Evidence of good standing, with no departure from a previous law enforcement position due to misconduct resulting from a disciplinary investigation.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus areas to investigate suspicious activity or people.
Patrol assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime, and arrest violators; issue warnings or citations for motor vehicle law violations.
Complete criminal and civil reports on a computer in a timely manner.
Respond to emergency alarms and dispatched calls, making sound decisions based on analysis of the situation and facts.
Testify in court when subpoenaed as a witness and/or reporting officer.
Investigate crimes and accidents, perform follow-up duties as directed by a supervisor, interview suspects and witnesses, and collect evidence and facts.
Complete AZPOST, ASU, Police Department, and other required training.
Apply Arizona Revised Statutes and constitutional law.
Work within ASU and Police Department policies.