Police Service Assistant/Police Service Assistant Apprentice

Lake Havasu City•Lake Havasu City, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Havasu City offers two pathways into this rewarding public safety career: the Police Service Assistant Apprentice, a temporary contract training position, and the Police Service Assistant, a regular City employee position. Both roles provide valuable experience supporting law enforcement operations while serving the community. Whether you're beginning your public safety career as an Apprentice or as a Police Service Assistant, you'll help deliver exceptional service to the community through non-emergency response, investigations, community engagement, and operational support.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
Valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.
Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training Program

Nice To Haves

A genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public service
Has or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Responsibilities

Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting parties
Assists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reports
Conducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidence
Patrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalism.
Patrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditions.