Police Officer/Aide

Yavapai-College; Prescott (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job description

Police Officer

Under minimal supervision, enforces State of Arizona Criminal and Traffic statutes and Yavapai College Policies; dealing with vehicular parking, traffic control and overall maintenance and enforcement of public order.

• Provides physical security of all campus facilities by patrolling via vehicle, bicycle or by foot
• Responds to calls for assistance from students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Other duties related to campus safety and security

AZPOSTform PH (Statement of Personal History and Application for Certification) must be completed, attached as "Other", and submitted along with application materials for full consideration. Access form at https://post.az.gov/agency-forms.

• Must be certified as an AZ Police Officer or be able to successfully pass the AZ Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) waiver requirements for state certification
• Must be able to display expertise in areas of responsibility
• Must be able to learn and further develop professionally
• Must be able to work independently and adapt in a changing workplace
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required
• Physical ability is essential
• Must display a willingness to appreciate the differences in individuals
• Must successfully pass physical examination and polygraph test
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• No pattern of traffic violations in the last 3 years
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties

• Two or more years as a certified police officer
• Experience beyond the minimums
• Experience in crime prevention
• Experience in making public presentations
• Investigation Experience
• A combination of training and/or experience substantially equivalent to a college degree in criminal justice, sociology, public relations, education, or other related field
• Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment.

Police Aide

Under minimal supervision, enforces Yavapai College Policies; dealing with vehicular parking, traffic control and overall maintenance and enforcement of public order.

• Provides physical security of all campus facilities by patrolling via vehicle, bicycle or by foot
• Responds to calls for assistance from students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Other duties related to campus safety and security

• In order to be a Police Aide, you must be able to successfully pass the AZ Police Officer Standards and Training(POST) waiver requirements for state certification based on agency needs
• Must be able to display expertise in areas of responsibility
• Must be able to learn and further develop professionally
• Must be able to work independently and adapt in a changing workplace
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required
• Physical ability is essential
• Must display a willingness to appreciate the differences in individuals
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license without record of suspension orrevocation in any State
• No pattern of traffic violations in the last 3 years
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of jobduties

• Experience in crime prevention
• Experience in making public presentations
• A combination of training and/or experience substantially equivalent to a college degree in criminal justice, sociology,public relations, education, or other related field
• Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Essential and other important duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate and heavy lifting; bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; ability to discharge a firearm; running, walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles; adequate speech, hearing and eyesight required; carry, push, pull, drag or hold moderate to heavy weight objects; visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Emergency public safety environment; travel to various areas within the county and various college campuses; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters; exposure to inclement weather conditions; may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.