Police Officer - non-certified

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Arizona; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ak-Chin Indian Community seeks a dedicated law enforcement officer to patrol designated areas, enforce laws, and investigate incidents. The role includes responding to calls, securing scenes, and preparing thorough reports to facilitate prosecutions.

Applicants must pursue AZ POST certification within six months, be 21+, U.S. citizens with clean backgrounds, and pass medical and polygraph exams. A valid AZ driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess Arizona POST certification within six months of hire.
• Must be 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and in good standing.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass background checks.
• Must complete an extensive background, polygraph, medical exam.

Responsabilités

• Patrols an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle.
• Responds to incidents to secure scenes and conduct initial investigations.
• Arrests and transports suspects as needed.
• Prepares incident reports to support prosecutions.
• Secures crime scenes and preserves evidence.
• Interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses.

Connaissances

Patrol operations

Investigations

Report writing

Evidence handling

Interviewing suspects

Vehicle operations

Description du poste

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations. Applicant will be required to attend academy to obtain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board certification within six (6) months of hire.

Benefits: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), vacation/personal sick leave, health benefits (medical/dental/vision), 401k, short/long-term disability, 14 holidaysMust 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; OR be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. 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.