Police Officer - Non-Certified

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community is seeking a dedicated law enforcement officer to patrol and investigate within the community. The role requires POST-certified status or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire, U.S. citizenship, and a valid Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, making arrests, preparing reports, and securing crime scenes while maintaining professional standards and community relations.

Qualifications

• POST certification with no lapse, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must pass extensive background checks including polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned Community area in a radio-equipped vehicle, enforcing laws and ordinances.
• Responds to incidents, securing scenes and initiating preliminary investigations.
• Arrests, questions, and transports suspects to jail facilities.
• Processes arrested persons in accordance with legal and departmental procedures.
• Prepares incident reports to support prosecutable cases.
• Secures and investigates crime scenes, preserving evidence and property.
• Gathers information through interviews with victims, suspects, and witnesses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Investigation skills

Report writing

Communication

Vehicle operation

Education

POST certification

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations.Must 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.