Police Officer

Maricopa Community College District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and impactful organization dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of a vibrant college community. As a collegiate Police Officer, you will play a crucial role in preserving public peace and protecting the rights of students and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse population while enforcing laws and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. With a commitment to professional development and community service, this role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to make a difference. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Paid observed federal holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Paid vacation and sick time

Health and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development funding

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee recognition opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must possess active AZPOST peace officer certification.
• Experience as a solo police officer for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and properties to deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service and investigates criminal activity.
• Prepares detailed written reports and presents testimony in court.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Public Safety

First Aid and CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms

Taser

Expandable Police Baton

Two-Way Radio

Job description

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

27.15 - $35.29 / per hour DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Calendar

12 Months

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options

• Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
• Virtual : Reach a doctor 24 / 7
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
• Revised summer work schedule
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Summary

The Maricopa County Community College District Police Department invites highly motivated and professional law enforcement candidates to a new and exciting opportunity as a collegiate Police Officer - Lateral .

The Police Officer - Lateral will report directly to a Police Commander or designated supervisor and performs general and specialized law enforcement, such as preserving public peace, protecting lives, property, and the rights of the public. This position will also enforce state statutory laws and acknowledge compliance with federal guidelines in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Information

A Lateral Officer is an experienced certified Peace Officer in good standing.

• In-State Applicants : A successful certified Arizona Peace Officer applicant will start the field training program upon being selected.
• Out of State Applicants : A successful out of state applicant will be required to take an AZPOST waiver exam prior to becoming a certified Peace Officer in Arizona and beginning the field training program.

Upon notification, all qualified candidates that successfully pass the District Oral Board interview will then be required to submit the following additional items :

• AZPOST Background Questionnaire and Statement of Personal History

Submission of this form will only be accepted in an electronic format through the online state portal system managed by AZ POST

• Candidates will need to log into https : / / my.azpost.gov / to fill out and submit their AZ POST Background Questionnaire and statement of Personal History (PH) form
• Candidates will need to create an account with OKTA, and retain the registration number generated to their submission

Please Note : Any applicant who does not possess current AZPOST certification (e.g.,out of state candidates or those with prior AZPOST certification) must submit one of the following documents by scanning and attaching the materials to the original application :

• Proof of prior Arizona Peace Officer certification for candidates previously certified by AZPOST such as an academy graduation certificate
• Proof of equivalent training through submission of the AZPOST Record of Equivalent Training (RET) form - to locate and download the form go to https : / / post.az.gov / record-equivalency-training

Essential Functions

• Routinely interacts with, and provides assistance to members of the college community, visitors and allied first responders such as fire, medical and other police personnel. Unlocks rooms and buildings; assists allied criminal justice agencies in the service of criminal and subpoenas and other court orders
• Deters and prevents crime by patrolling buildings, facilities, properties, and other areas in the immediate vicinity of the Maricopa Community Colleges
• Responds to complaints or requests for assistance; investigates criminal activity and takes appropriate action. May be required to arrest, detain, or subdue a resisting offender using justified and reasonable force where appropriate; may conduct searches of persons, places and things, possibly seizing and impounding property and evidence, protects crime scenes
• Responds to calls for service including alarms, requests for medical assistance, critical incidents, traffic collisions, reports of criminal activity and other emergencies / non-emergencies
• Observes, reports and / or remedies unsafe or problem situations and assists in identifying health and safety hazards
• Conducts face to face interviews; observes, gathers, records, processes and preserves evidence
• Prepares detailed written reports; presents testimony and evidence in court; mediates disputes
• Directs traffic and / or parking activities; enforces motor vehicle operation and traffic regulations; assists motorists with vehicle problems
• Performs crowd control and civil emergency response duties
• Provides special services including providing personal welfare and money courier escorts
• Provides public awareness and community education presentations
• Trains and directs the work of non-certified Public safety Aides and other Public safety personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and served for a minimum of one year as a solo police officer.

Must possess an active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) peace officer certification and also have the following :

• Successfully graduated from a bona fide law enforcement training academy (Note : If candidate did not graduate at an academy certified by AZPOST, it must be demonstrated that the training was equivalent to that required by AZPOST by submitting a completed AZPOST Record of Equivalent Training (RET) (please refer to the Additional Requirements section below)
• Applicants not currently certified by AZPOST must successfully complete a Peace Officer Agility Test prior to employment
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for certification as noted in AZPOST Rule R13-4-105, and the applicant has not engaged in conduct or a pattern of conduct that would jeopardize the public trust in the law enforcement profession, and that the applicant is of good moral character
• Completed the prior agency's probationary period functioning as a solo police officer or investigator performing law enforcement duties
• Successfully complete a job related visual examination, physical examination, psychological examination and drug screen prior to employment
• Possess a current, valid and unrestricted Arizona driver license or have the ability to obtain one

Special Requirements

Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph testing, and psychological examination are required.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques through obtaining a CPR / First Aid certification

Special Working Conditions

• Positions in this class may be subject to rotating shifts, unusual work hours and may be placed on an "on-call" status or called in to work with short notice
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time is typical; working outdoors in extreme heat, cold and inclement weather
• Subject to personal danger while enforcing the laws and dealing with emergency situations; exposed to disease in the administration of first aid
• Requires lifting a 165 lb. body, in case of an extraction or rescue situations and to meet the physical fitness requirements, as prescribed
• Uses and maintains proficiency with firearms, taser, expandable police baton, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), spray canister, handcuffs, two-way radio and other police related equipment; safely operates a bicycle, electric / motorized cart, motorcycle and / or police vehicles
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : https : / / district.maricopa.edu / regulations / admin-regs / section-4 / 4-14

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Continuously Open for Recruitment

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.