Police Officer (Lateral/Waiver)

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

City of Scottsdale Police Officers protect life and property; prevent, deter, and investigate crime; enforce laws; and respond to citizen requests using community policing strategies to engage and educate the community. This recruitment is for candidates who qualify as a Police Officer Lateral or Police Officer Waiver. Lateral candidates hold current Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification. Waiver candidates may include people whose Arizona certification has lapsed after honorable peace officer service, or people who served as peace officers in another state or a federal law enforcement agency and may qualify for Arizona certification through waiver testing instead of attending an Arizona basic course. Waiver eligibility is evaluated during the background process. Candidates with prior law enforcement experience may receive 5% for each year of service, up to 30%. Officers perform patrol and investigative duties, respond to emergencies and citizen requests, make arrests, issue citations, preserve and process evidence, and provide first aid. The role requires operating a vehicle, using law enforcement tools and equipment, communicating by radio, preparing reports, and presenting evidence in court. Work includes a variety of scheduled shifts and overtime as required, and may involve physical exertion, hazardous conditions, and exposure to unpleasant or potentially harmful materials. Applicants must meet the education, age, citizenship, licensing, and certification requirements. The selection process may include a background investigation, oral board interview, physical fitness assessment, medical and psychological examinations, drug screening, and other specified checks. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Be a United States citizen.
Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the 39 months before the start date.
Possess and maintain AZPOST Certification, or qualify for the Police Officer Waiver process described in the posting.
Waiver candidates must have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or a federal agency; completed basic and advanced training substantially comparable to Arizona's basic course; obtain an appointment from an Arizona law enforcement agency; and meet Arizona peace officer certification minimum qualifications under Arizona Administrative Code Rule R13-4-105.
Reside in Arizona during active employment with the City.
Successfully pass the required post-offer drug screen, audiogram, visual/Ishihara screening, AZPOST medical examination, and psychological examination.
Successfully complete applicable selection requirements, including background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal background screening, motor vehicle records check, polygraph, interview, and physical fitness assessment.
Meet the position's physical demands, including pursuing and subduing offenders, administering first aid, and lifting and moving up to 160 pounds for long distances, with or without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement experience; eligible candidates may receive 5% for each year of service up to 30%.
For waiver comparability, graduation from a state-approved POST basic training academy and at least one year of experience as a POST academy-certified peace officer meets the stated substantial comparability standard.

Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement patrol activities.
Operate a motor vehicle and observe and monitor the public for compliance with operating and safety standards and laws.
Pursue and stop offenders; subdue resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
Issue citations and make arrests; search persons, places, and things; seize and impound property and evidence; transport arrested persons and property.
Mediate disputes and perform crowd and riot control activities.
Conduct law enforcement investigations.
Protect crime and traffic accident scenes; conduct in-person and telephone interviews; gather, record, process, and preserve evidence; measure and diagram scenes; prepare detailed investigative reports; enter police activity in the computerized records management system; and present testimony and evidence in court.
Respond to citizen requests for assistance at fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administer first aid; assist distressed motorists and people at crime scenes; direct traffic; and move persons, vehicles, and other property.
Use and maintain proficiency with law enforcement tools, including handguns, batons, and other weapons.
Work a variety of scheduled shifts and overtime as required.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month.
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
Medical benefits, including behavioral health coverage.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee's annual salary, with supplemental life insurance available as an option.
Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 per year.
Participation in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide (457).
Pet insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to the employee's Post-Employment Health Plan account.