Police Officer

City Of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in law enforcement is seeking dedicated Police Officers to join their ranks. This role involves protecting life and property, preventing crime, and engaging with the community through effective policing strategies. Candidates must hold a valid Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification and have relevant experience in municipal policing. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while ensuring safety and security. If you are passionate about serving and protecting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification.
• At least one year of experience as a certified peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrol activities and respond to citizen requests.
• Conduct investigations and issue citations.

Skills

Community Policing

Investigation Skills

Patrol Activities

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Police Vehicle

Job description

City of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring, and investigating crime, enforcing laws, and responding to citizen requests through community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.

Position: Police Officer Lateral

A Police Officer Lateral is someone who has current Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification.

Police Officer Waiver Conditions:

• Has successfully graduated from a United States or U.S. Territory approved basic Police Officer training academy; AND
• Has at least one year of post-academy experience as a certified peace officer in municipal policing within the United States or U.S. Territories within the last 3 years.

Applicant eligibility for the waiver (or out-of-state certified police officers) program will be determined during the background process.

Important:

Please review the current requirements before submitting your application.

The application and supplemental questions are integral to the selection process and must be completed fully. Incomplete responses or omissions may result in disqualification.

Note: Applications will be reviewed bi-monthly.

Selection Process:

A physical assessment will be part of the process, conducted on various dates. For more information, visit the Scottsdale Police Department's website.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age at application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations in the past 39 months.
• AZPOST Certification.
• Must reside in Arizona during active employment.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include patrol activities, operating motor vehicles, issuing citations, making arrests, conducting investigations, protecting scenes, and responding to citizen requests, among others.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Pass a post-offer drug screen.
• Pass an audiogram, visual/Ishihara screening, and AZPOST medical exam prior to start date.