Certified Police Officer — Integrity, Service, Impact

City of Yuma; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yuma Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to join Team Yuma as Certified Police Officers. A certified officer is an individual who has completed a state-approved law enforcement academy and holds current peace officer certification.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, mental agility, and the ability to actively listen and navigate difficult situations.

Qualifications

• Must be AZ POST certified officer; OR must have been a certified officer in another state. Out of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Be in sound physical and mental health.
• Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/20 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
• Must meet AZ POST and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
• Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Integrity

Active listening

Conflict navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Yuma Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to join Team Yuma as Certified Police Officers. A certified officer is an individual who has completed a state-approved law enforcement academy and holds current peace officer certification.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, mental agility, and the ability to actively listen and navigate difficult situations.