Lateral Police Officer: Protect & Serve AZ

State of South Carolina; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

PSPRS retirement

Bilingual pay

Job summary

City of Scottsdale Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers with lateral or waiver eligibility. Officers protect life and property, enforce laws, and respond to citizen requests using community policing strategies.

A Police Officer Lateral is someone with AZ POST certification; a Waiver is eligible for AZPOST certification via Waiver Testing. Eligibility includes prior peace officer service, completing required training, obtaining appointment from an Arizona law enforcement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be 21+ and a United States citizen.
• Must possess valid unrestricted driver’s license; out-of-state licenses surrendered within 10 days of relocating to AZ.
• Must possess AZPOST Certification; reside in Arizona during active employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement patrol activities.
• Issues citations and makes arrests; searches persons, places, and things; seizes and processes evidence.
• Conducts law enforcement investigations and gathers/protects evidence; prepares detailed reports.
• Responds to citizen requests for assistance to fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administers first aid when needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Scottsdale Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers with lateral or waiver eligibility. Officers protect life and property, enforce laws, and respond to citizen requests using community policing strategies.

A Police Officer Lateral is someone with AZ POST certification; a Waiver is eligible for AZPOST certification via Waiver Testing. Eligibility includes prior peace officer service, completing required training, obtaining appointment from an Arizona law enforcement