Police Officer - Lateral Entry with $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Payson Police Department; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

The Payson Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join the local patrol and enforcement team. The position offers year-for-year lateral credit for step placement (up to Step 8 after probation) and a $5,000 hiring bonus for laterals, with starting rates depending on certification and field training.

Ideal candidates must complete a thorough background check, be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, hold or obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license, and meet AZ POST

Qualifications

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and must never have been convicted of a felony.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by hire, a valid Arizona Driver’s License and meet Arizona P.O.S.T standards.
• Must be a certified police officer through Arizona P.O.S.T. and Training Board.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the town by radio-equipped car, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot to deter crime and enforce laws.
• Responds to calls involving fires, accidents, disturbances, assaults, robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities.
• Interviews persons with complaints and directs them to proper authorities.
• Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts investigations, gathers evidence, and makes arrests.
• Gives advice and general information to the public and testifies in court as needed.
• Attends periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects.
• Keeps informed of persons and places suspected of illegal activity within an assigned area.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Payson Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join the local patrol and enforcement team. The position offers year-for-year lateral credit for step placement (up to Step 8 after probation) and a $5,000 hiring bonus for laterals, with starting rates depending on certification and field training.

Ideal candidates must complete a thorough background check, be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, hold or obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license, and meet AZ POST