Police Officer - Lateral

City of Maricopa; Arizona; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Police Officer in a vibrant community. This role offers a chance to serve and protect while enjoying comprehensive benefits including a uniform allowance, paid holidays, and medical plans with zero employee premium costs. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to public service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. As a vital part of the community, you will engage with residents and work collaboratively with fellow officers to ensure safety and security. If you are passionate about law enforcement and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uniform Allowance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Affordable Medical Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Term Life Insurance

Wellness Program Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Certification as an Arizona Peace Officer through AZPOST is required.
• Candidates must have a clean legal record and good physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws, respond to emergencies, and maintain public safety.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports on incidents.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

High School or G.E.D

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Police Officer - Lateral

Minimum and Preferred Entrance Qualifications

As a Police Officer for the City of Maricopa, you will enjoy premier benefits such as:

• $1,600.00 Uniform Allowance + Additional $390.00 for Special Assignments
• 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave starting at 88 Hours per year
• Paid Sick Leave up to 120 Hours per year with unlimited accrual
• Special Assignment Pay
• School Resource Officer
• Detective
• Traffic
• K-9
• Court Overtime
• Bi-Lingual Pay
• Call Out Pay
• Holiday Pay Time & a Half
• Off-Duty Employment
• Affordable Medical Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
• Affordable Dental & Vision Plans starting at Zero Employee Premium Costs
• Telehealth through 98point6
• PSPRS Retirement System
• Deferred compensation with employer matching up to 2%
• Qualified Employer for the Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Membership to Copper Sky Multigenerational Center
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits such as: Life Insurance and AETNA Supplemental Plans

How many years of experience do you have as a Police Officer?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or G.E.D
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD

Are you currently or have you been certified as an Arizona Peace Officer through AZPOST?

• Yes
• No

Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in AZ?

• Yes
• No

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic?

• Yes
• No

How many times have you ever illegally used Hallucinogens in the past seven (7) years or since you were 21 years of age?

• None
• 1 to less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 times or more

How many times have you ever illegally possessed or used a steroid within the three (3) years before appointment as a peace officer?

• None
• 1 to less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 times or more

How many times have you ever possessed or used Adderall, except as prescribed by a physician, within the three (3) years?

• None
• 1 to less than 5 times
• 5 to less than 10 times
• 10 or more times

Have you ever or do you have a pattern of abuse of any prescription medication?

• Yes
• No

Have you ever been convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles within the past three (3) years?

• None
• 1 to less than 3 times in the past year
• 3 to less than 5 times in the past year
• 5 to less than 7 times in the past year
• 7 to less than 10 times in the past year
• 10 or more times in the past year
• 1 to less than 3 times in the past 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 5 times in the past 2 years but less than 3 years
• 5 to less than 7 times in the past 2 years but less than 3 years
• 7 to less than 10 times in the past 2 years but less than 3 years
• 10 or more times in the past 2 years but less than 3 years
• 1 to less than 3 times in the past 3 years but less than 4 years
• 3 to less than 5 times in the past 3 years but less than 4 years
• 5 to less than 7 times in the past 3 years but less than 4 years
• 7 to less than 10 times in the past 3 years but less than 4 years
• 10 or more times in the past 3 years but less than 4 years
• 1 to less than 3 times in the past 4 or more years
• 3 to less than 5 times in the past 4 or more years
• 5 to less than 7 times in the past 4 or more years
• 7 to less than 10 times in the past 4 or more years
• 10 or more times in the past 4 or more years

Have you been released from the hiring process by any Arizona law enforcement agency in the last year?

• Yes
• No

How many times have you legally or illegally used marijuana (excluding CBD products) for any purpose within the past two years?

• None
• 1 to less than 3 times
• 3 to less than 5 times
• 5 times or more

Have you previously been denied certified status, have certified status revoked, or have current certified status suspended?

• Yes
• No