Patrol Officer – Lateral Hire

Careers In Government; Prescott Valley (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Town of Prescott Valley Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join our team. The role focuses on protecting residents and property, enforcing laws, responding to calls, documenting activities, and assisting in investigations and arrests to uphold public safety.

Qualified candidates should have AZPOST certification or eligibility for a waiver, at least one year as a sworn officer after academy graduation, and a valid Arizona driver's license with the ability to pass a

Qualifications

• AZPOST certification or waiver eligibility
• 1 year sworn officer experience after academy graduation
• Valid Arizona driver's license and pass background screening

Responsibilities

• Provide public safety by patrolling streets and protecting lives and property.
• Uphold and enforce the law.
• Respond to criminal and non-criminal calls.
• Write activity reports and conduct traffic stops as needed.
• Investigate criminal activity and assist with arrests; process detainees through booking.
• Arrest law violators and investigate auto accidents.

Skills

AZPOST awareness

Background screening

Job description

The Town of Prescott Valley Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join our team. The role focuses on protecting residents and property, enforcing laws, responding to calls, documenting activities, and assisting in investigations and arrests to uphold public safety.

Qualified candidates should have AZPOST certification or eligibility for a waiver, at least one year as a sworn officer after academy graduation, and a valid Arizona driver's license with the ability to pass a