Police Officer - Lateral

Town of Marana•Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Marana is recruiting lateral Police Officers for the Marana Police Department. This open and continuous recruitment will remain open until enough qualified applicants have been processed and may close at any time based on application volume. Eligible lateral applicants include currently Arizona POST-certified peace officers and out-of-state certified peace or police officers; out-of-state applicants must complete the Arizona POST waiver process. The department serves more than 65,000 residents across 120 square miles and has approximately 150 full-time team members, including 121 commissioned officers and 33 civilian employees, as well as nearly 40 volunteers. Officers work to protect the community and provide police services to residents and visitors. Pay placement is based on experience and falls within the stated range. Candidates must complete the required AZ POST personal history application, share it with the Marana Police Department, and provide its FormID on the Town application. They must also submit a completed and notarized authorization for release of information with their application. The selection process includes an oral board and Chief’s interview, a thorough background investigation including a polygraph examination, and—following a conditional offer—psychological, drug and medical examinations. Finalists may be placed on an eligibility list for future vacancies. Employees must comply with the department’s tattoo policy. The posting describes restrictions on tattoos or brands representing criminal organizations, illegal activity, or discrimination; obscene tattoos on arms or legs that could be exposed on duty; and tattoos above the collarbone or below the wrist, except for a single plain ring tattoo on either hand.

Requirements

Currently hold Arizona POST Peace Officer Certification or be an out-of-state certified peace or police officer; out-of-state laterals must complete the Arizona POST waiver process.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.
Comply with the Marana Police Department tattoo policy.
Demonstrate the ability to acquire, through training, knowledge of approved police-work principles, practices and procedures, state laws, city ordinances, first aid, and Town geography.
Read and interpret complex technical documents in English and prepare accurate, grammatically correct written reports.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Analyze problems and respond rationally and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
Observe accurately; 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.
Demonstrate initiative, alertness, integrity, and reliability.
Complete the AZ POST Personal History application and share it with the Marana Police Department; provide the FormID on the Town application.
Submit a completed and notarized Authorization for Release of Information form with the Town application.
Pass the background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and, following a conditional offer, the psychological exam, drug screen, and medical exam.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas and enforce state and local laws and ordinances.
Maintain a community presence, respond to calls for service, and take appropriate action.
Respond to calls involving protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies.
Respond to domestic incidents, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, health and welfare assists, civil standbys, alarms, thefts, civil protection orders, bomb threats, hazardous-material spills, and other public safety incidents.
Determine probable cause; take suspects and offenders into physical custody or refer charges for review and prosecution.
Prepare reports of arrests, activities, and unusual incidents observed.
Complete reports in a timely manner and conduct investigations, interacting verbally with witnesses, victims, suspects, and offenders to obtain information.
Perform duties and assignments in accordance with Town and Department policies and procedures.