Certified/Non Certified Police Officer

Certified or Non-Certified Police Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, crime prevention, and community relations for the City of Willcox Police Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Patrols assigned City streets and neighborhoods to ensure the safety, security and protection of the community.
• Drives a marked patrol unit and/or patrols on bicycle to deter, observe, and investigate criminal activity.
• Assists with preventing the commission of crimes and maintaining civil order.
• Conducts a variety of patrol functions to create a visible presence in the community and provide assistance to the public; monitors home and building security after hours and when residents are away.
• Responds to criminal, traffic and civil calls for service including assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, robberies, and automobile accidents.
• Apprehends and arrests perpetrators who have committed criminal offenses.
• Monitors traffic for speed/traffic violations; conducts traffic stops, informs drivers of traffic violations, and issues traffic citations accordingly; detains and arrests individuals that are creating a risk for themselves and others on the roadways.
• Responds to and investigates traffic accidents; directs traffic at accident scenes to assisting in preventing further accidents or injuries from occurring.
• Prepares and submits daily reports documenting criminal activity and traffic accidents.
• Provides assistance to other agencies regarding accidents, warrants for arrest, and domestic dispute calls for service.
• Assists other Police Officers with calls for service.
• Maintains all assigned departmental equipment, vehicles and supplies.
• May assist with training new Police Officers and/or serve on DUI Task Forces as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year experience as a sworn Police Officer; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required: AZ POST Peace Officer Certification and a valid Arizona Driver’s License are required.

**Applicants who do not have AZ Post Certification must successfully complete the AZ Post Academy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, vehicles, and weapons used in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of police operations including patrol, investigation, crime prevention, and community relations.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards governing law enforcement activities/operations.
• Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal ordinances, codes, statutes, and regulations to be enforced.
• Knowledge of law enforcement records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Skill in performing a full range of law enforcement functions.
• Skill in ensuring public safety, security and protection.
• Skill in safely utilizing and maintaining law enforcement equipment, vehicles and weapons.
• Skill in coordinating police activities with other groups and outside agencies.
• Skill in interpreting and enforcing complex ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, City officials, outside agencies, and members of the public.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a law enforcement environment.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, run, jump, bend, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and chase/apprehend fleeing suspects.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to variable/extreme weather conditions, heavy vehicle traffic at accident scenes, uneven terrain, vicious animals, hazardous environments/materials/chemicals, and blood borne pathogens.

• May be exposed to serious physical injury by hostile persons, dangerous armed suspects, and/or high speed driving in response to emergency situations and the pursuit of suspects.

• Work may involve interacting with, working with, or supervising State of Arizona Department of Corrections inmates.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location