Police Officer

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K savings plan

Tuition discount

Job summary

Grand Canyon University Police Department is seeking full-time Police Officers to ensure the safety and security of the GCU campus in Phoenix, AZ. Officers perform general and specialized police work, enforce laws, prevent crime, and provide community services to the university community.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, AZ POST certification, and at least 5 years as a police officer, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Arizona POST Certification (active or inactive).
• Minimum of 5 years as a Police Officer.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License and insurable.
• Ability to pass physical/psychological exams and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Patrols Grand Canyon University properties by vehicle, foot or bicycle to prevent crime and enforce laws.
• Responds to calls involving thefts, assaults, and other incidents.
• Secures crime scenes, makes arrests, and books suspects.
• Prepares reports documenting information accurately.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; directs traffic.
• Participates in problem-oriented policing and community safety initiatives.
• Transports mentally ill individuals and handles court orders as needed.

Skills

Patrol

Emergency response

De-escalation

Communication

Report writing

Education

Arizona POST Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Do you want to be part of a growing university where dedicated Public Safety professionals make a positive impact on our campus every day. If that sounds exciting to you, we want to talk to you.

Grand Canyon University’s Police Department is seeking full time Police Officers to ensure the safety and security of the GCU campus. The GCU Police Department performs general and specialized police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, and other community services. GCU Police Officers serve a very positive and supportive campus community.

What you will do:

• Patrols assigned areas of Grand Canyon University owned properties, by automobile, foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as thefts, robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations.
• Responds to all calls for service including those that do not involve crimes but are civil or societal issues requested police presence.
• Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books suspects.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
• Participate in problem oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
• Handle hostage negotiations; performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients.
• Serves court orders (e.g., subpoenas), arrest warrants, and mental health orders.

What you need:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Police Officer.
• Must have Arizona Post Certification, either active or inactive.
• Must continuously meet all requirements and standards of AZ POST.
• Must have valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACJIS Terminal Operator’s Certification.
• Must successfully pass a physical exam, polygraph test, psychological assessment, physical agility test, background investigation, and drug test.
• Ability to work four 10-hour shifts per week; overtime, holiday, weekend and shift work (days, swings or grave yard shifts).
• Occasional risk includes physical hazards from violent, aggressive and hostile people, a variety of weapons, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, drugs and drug paraphernalia and civil litigation due to performance of duties also creating high stress situations.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Benefits:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan.
• Generous tuition discount program for full-time employees, their spouse and dependent children.
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) and Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) benefits are not impacted by this employment opportunity.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan.
• Generous tuition discount program for full-time employees, their spouse and dependent children.
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) and Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) benefits are not impacted by this employment opportunity.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Free on‑site gyms on campus.

Free on‑site gyms on campus #gcu #police #policeofficer #highered #hiring #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.

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