Entry-Level Police Officer – Protect & Serve Community

Oro Valley Police Department; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Oro Valley Police Department is accepting applications for entry level police officers. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a Physical Agility Assessment and other assessments including a Written Exam, Oral Board, Polygraph, Drug Screen, Psychological and Medical exams.

Interested candidates should contact Mitch Olive at [phone] or [e-mail] for questions. The role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigating crimes and maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• At least 21 years old upon graduation from the police academy.
• Valid driver's license (Out of state applicants shall obtain an Arizona driver's license at time of hire).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• If prior military, must have been honorably discharged.
• No felony convictions.
• No pattern of drug abuse.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Successfully complete background investigation and polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce laws to maintain public safety.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Arrest suspects for criminal violations.
• Write search warrants and serve orders of protection.
• Prepare reports and gather evidence.
• Maintain proficiency in firearms and department weapons.
• Coordinate crime prevention and establish public relations with the community.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Public relations

Reading/writing English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oro Valley Police Department is accepting applications for entry level police officers. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a Physical Agility Assessment and other assessments including a Written Exam, Oral Board, Polygraph, Drug Screen, Psychological and Medical exams.

Interested candidates should contact Mitch Olive at [phone] or [e-mail] for questions. The role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigating crimes and maintaining