Police Officer Certified

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Safety Pension (PSPRS)

Vacation/Personal Leave

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

401k

14 holidays

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community police officers perform patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations under general supervision. They ensure safety, respond to incidents, process arrests, and prepare prosecutions.

Required POST certification, U.S. citizenship, and a valid Arizona driver's license, with a comprehensive background check and medical evaluation. Benefits include PSPRS retirement, leave, health coverage, 401k, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess Arizona POST certification as a Peace Officer in good standing.
• Must be 21 years or older and a U.S. citizen; meet POST physical standards.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and ability to pass extensive background checks.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle, enforce laws, and prevent criminal activity.
• Respond to calls involving accidents, assaults, disturbances; secure scenes and investigate.
• Arrest and transport suspects; process arrests into jail following guidelines.
• Prepare incident reports to aid prosecutable cases.
• Secure crime scenes and preserve evidence per standards.
• Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses to verify information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Patrol procedures

Investigation techniques

Report writing

Communication via radio

Criminal justice understanding

Vehicle operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

POST certification as a Peace Officer

Tools

Weapon handling

Radio communications

Automotive equipment operation

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations.

Benefits: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), vacation/personal sick leave, health benefits (medical/dental/vision), 401k, short/long-term disability, 14 holidays

Must possess Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) certification as a Peace Officer with no lapse of certified status and be in good standing with current or previous employer; Must be 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and meet or exceed the physical standards established by the Arizona POST. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must be able to successfully complete an extensive background check, including a polygraph test, psychological evaluation and medical exam.

• Patrols an assigned area of the Community in a radio-equipped vehicle checking businesses/residences, discovering/preventing criminal activities, and enforcing State/Community laws/ordinances.
• Responds to calls involving automobile accidents, assaults, domestic disturbances, and other criminal activities/civil complaints to secure the scene, conduct preliminary investigations, and establish law and order.
• Arrests, questions, and transports suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.
• Ensures that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department and jail procedures.
• Prepares incident reports regarding all activities to facilitate preparation of prosecutable cases.
• Secures/investigates crime scenes to ensure that the collection, preservation, and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards.
• Gathers and records/preserves information and evidence. Interviews/interrogates victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal/potentially criminal incidents.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Ak-Chin Indian Community laws/ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances to be enforced.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including investigation, identification, patrol, traffic control, community/public relations, records management, report preparation, and custody of persons and property.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in law enforcement, including weaponry, communications, and automotive equipment.
• Knowledge of the location of streets and addresses in Ak-Chin and the surrounding area.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement agency and regulatory agency/organization staff, Community officials, criminal justice staff, and the public.
• Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Skill in preparing reports documenting the facts and actions regarding criminal/civil incidents.
• Skill in using a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Skill in communicating using a standard two-way radio.
• Skill in conducting investigations of criminal activities.