Lateral Police Officer - Elevate Public Safety

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Take-home vehicle

Shift differential

Holiday pay

Job summary

Town of Marana is seeking a Police Officer for lateral transfer to serve a growing Southern Arizona community. The department values dedicated service and integrity, with a pay plan based on experience in the AZ POST framework.

Position offers a competitive salary in the police pay scale, on-site fitness center, take-home vehicle and comprehensive benefits. First review date is 10/01/2025 and applications by 9/30/2025 are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must currently have AZ POST Peace Officer Certification or be an Out of State Certified Peace/Police Officer (out of state laterals will be required to complete the AZ Post Waiver process)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas; enforces State and local laws and ordinances; maintains a community presence and/or responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action
• Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies
• Responds to calls which include domestic incidents, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, health and welfare assists, civil stand by, business and residential alarms, thefts, civil protection orders, bomb threats, hazardous material spill and other public safety incidents
• Determines the existence of probable cause, identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody, or refers charges for review and prosecution
• Prepares reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed
• Completes reports in a timely manner; conducts investigations, verbally interacts with witnesses, victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information
• Performs all work duties and assignments in accordance with the Town and Department policies and procedures

Skills

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Public safety

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Town of Marana is seeking a Police Officer for lateral transfer to serve a growing Southern Arizona community. The department values dedicated service and integrity, with a pay plan based on experience in the AZ POST framework.

Position offers a competitive salary in the police pay scale, on-site fitness center, take-home vehicle and comprehensive benefits. First review date is 10/01/2025 and applications by 9/30/2025 are encouraged.