Police Officer (Lateral)

Surprise Police Department; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surprise Police Department is seeking experienced, service-driven lateral police officers who are committed to professionalism, community engagement, and continuous growth. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking agency that values prior experience, supports career development, and empowers officers to make a meaningful impact.

Only Certified Police Officer applicants will be considered for the position of Police Officer.

Qualifications

• Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
• Must be a Certified Police Officer at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the maintenance of law and order.
• Perform investigative work including special assignments.
• Perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Skills

Community engagement

Professionalism

Service-driven

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Surprise Police Department is seeking experienced, service-driven lateral police officers who are committed to professionalism, community engagement, and continuous growth. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking agency that values prior experience, supports career development, and empowers officers to make a meaningful impact.

Only Certified Police Officer applicants will be considered for the position of Police Officer.

SUMMARY

Performs law enforcement, crime prevention work; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime, the maintenance of law and order; performs investigative work including special assignments. Also performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Must be a Certified Police Officer at the time of application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• Polygraph Evaluation
• Physical Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluation
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer