Police Officer

Maricopa Community Colleges; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Community Colleges in the Greater Phoenix Area is seeking a Police Officer to provide safety and security across its campuses. This full-time, on-site role involves patrolling grounds, responding to calls, and engaging in community-oriented policing to support a safe learning environment.

Daily tasks include enforcing laws, applying college policies, conducting investigations, securing evidence, preparing incident reports, and coordinating with students, staff, visitors, and local

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of law enforcement practices with experience or training as Police Officers.
• Ability to conduct basic and advanced criminal investigations, including interviewing, documentation, and case follow-up.
• Competence in handling and preserving evidence, including chain-of-custody procedures, and report writing related to evidence.
• Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and law enforcement standards relevant to campus policing and public safety.
• Completion of an accredited law enforcement academy and eligibility to be certified as a peace officer in Arizona (or ability to obtain certification per state requirements).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, de-escalate conflicts, and interact respectfully with diverse populations in an educational setting.
• Physical fitness and ability to meet job-related physical demands, including responding to emergencies, conducting foot patrols, and operating police vehicles and equipment.
• Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to community-oriented policing and student-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds to deter crime and ensure safety across multiple campuses.
• Respond to calls for service and incidents, coordinating with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws and college policies, and prepare clear incident reports.
• Collaborate with students, employees, and visitors to promote safety and a trust-based campus environment.
• Participate in safety education, emergency preparedness activities, and crime-prevention programs.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Criminal investigations

Evidence handling

Legal & LE standards

Peace officer training

Communication & de-escalation

Physical fitness

Ethics & judgment

Job description

Company Description

Maricopa Community Colleges is the largest community college system in the United States, serving more than 140,000 students across 10 individually accredited colleges and 31 satellite locations in the Greater Phoenix Area. The system offers over 600 academic and career programs, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, certificates, and pathways for university transfer and early college opportunities. As Arizona’s leading provider of workforce training, Maricopa Community Colleges plays a central role in supporting the state’s economic growth and talent development. The colleges are deeply connected to emerging innovation sectors such as aerospace and semiconductor, offering education aligned with current and future workforce needs. Together, the colleges provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to diverse learners across the region.

Role Description

The Police Officer role at Maricopa Community Colleges is a full-time, on-site position based across campuses in the Greater Phoenix Area. Police Officers provide safety and security services, including patrolling campus grounds, responding to calls for service, and engaging in community-oriented policing to support a safe learning environment. Daily responsibilities include enforcing local, state, and federal laws; applying college policies; performing preliminary criminal investigations; securing and processing evidence; and preparing clear, accurate incident reports. The role involves collaborating with students, employees, and visitors, as well as coordinating with local law enforcement and emergency responders when necessary. Police Officers also participate in safety education, emergency preparedness activities, and crime prevention initiatives that promote trust and positive engagement with the campus community.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of law enforcement practices, including experience or training as Police Officers and in general Police operations.


• Ability to conduct basic and advanced Criminal Investigations, including interviewing, documentation, and case follow-up.


• Competence in handling and preserving Evidence, including proper collection, chain-of-custody procedures, and report writing related to evidence.


• Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and Law Enforcement standards relevant to campus policing and public safety.


• Completion of an accredited law enforcement academy and eligibility to be certified as a peace officer in Arizona (or ability to obtain certification per state requirements).


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, de-escalate conflicts, and interact respectfully with diverse populations in an educational setting.


• Physical fitness and ability to meet job-related physical demands, including responding to emergencies, conducting foot patrols, and operating police vehicles and equipment.


• Strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to community-oriented policing and student-centered service.