Police Officer - Lateral (Certified)

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Police Officer - Lateral (Certified) to patrol communities, enforce laws and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes reporting, investigations and maintaining a public safety presence.

Qualified lateral candidates hold AZ POST certification or out-of-state certification, are 21+ with U.S. citizenship, and possess a valid AZ driver license. Join a dedicated agency committed to service and community safety.

Qualifications

• AZ POST Peace Officer Certification or out-of-state certification required.
• Must be 21+ years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Valid Arizona Driver License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, enforces laws, and responds to calls for service.
• Protects life and property and handles public safety emergencies.
• Prepare reports of arrests, incidents, and investigations.
• Complete duties in accordance with department policies.

Skills

Written reports

English comprehension

Oral instructions

Analytical thinking

Observation

Self-defense & firearms

Initiative & integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the job Police Officer - Lateral (Certified)

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned areas; enforces State and local laws and ordinances; maintains a community presence and/or responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action
• Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergencies
• Responds to calls which include domestic incidents, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, health and welfare assists, civil stand by, business and residential alarms, thefts, civil protection orders, bomb threats, hazardous material spill and other public safety incidents
• Determines the existence of probable cause, identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody, or refers charges for review and prosecution
• Prepares reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed
• Completes reports in a timely manner; conducts investigations, verbally interacts with witnesses, victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information
• Performs all work duties and assignments in accordance with the Town and Department policies and procedures.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO:

• Acquire through training, knowledge of modern approved principles, practices and procedures of police work, state laws, city ordinances, first aid and the geography of the Town
• Read and interpret complex technical documents in English, prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Analyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places, and judge situations and people accurately
• Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms
• Show initiative, alertness, integrity and reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Must currently have AZ POST Peace Officer Certification or be an Out of State Certified Peace/Police Officer (out of state laterals will be required to complete the AZ Post Waiver process)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.