Police Recruit

City of Apache Junction • Apache Junction, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Positions assigned to this class provide quality services to the citizens of Apache Junction which includes the protection and preservation of life and property and the maintenance of an environment where people feel safe from crime and disorder; investigate crime and perform crime prevention work; enforce Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Be at least 21 years old by the time of graduation from an Arizona police academy, OR Currently enrolled in or graduated from an Arizona police academy within six (6) months of application and obtain AZPOST certification as a Peace Officer within thirty (30) days of appointment.
• Pass the physical portion of the test to move on to the written exam.
• Pass the written exam with a total score of 70% or greater to move forward to the interview process.
• Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Certified by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) or able to achieve AZPOST certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Terminal Operator (ACJIS) certification within four (4) months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic functions of a public safety operation.
• Geography of the City and the location of buildings.
• Learning police methods and procedures including but not limited to patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations and identification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds and exerting force between 20 and 50 pounds.
• Engage in activities that may involve exposure to potentially hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations.
• Interact with hostile or resistant individuals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED