Police Officer: Protect, Investigate & Serve (AZPOST Certified)

City of Apache Junction; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

City of Apache Junction seeks sworn police officers to patrol assigned areas, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies while adhering to AZPOST standards. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and completing detailed reports.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and AZPOST certification within the required window; prior police experience is favored. The City offers a competitive salary with an announced hiring incentive and strong public safety mission.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• AZPOST certification within six months of appointment (or within three months of appointment).
• One year of full-time police officer or equivalent experience in the last three years and AZPOST certification within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area in a vehicle and/or on foot to detect and deter crimes.
• Respond to calls for service; administer first aid/CPR; assist other departments at emergencies.
• Prepare incident reports and court-related documents; locate witnesses and victims for interviews.

Skills

Patrol skills

Incident response

Evidence handling

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

AZPOST certification

Tools

MDT equipment

GIS

CAD

Wireless services

Job description

City of Apache Junction seeks sworn police officers to patrol assigned areas, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies while adhering to AZPOST standards. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and completing detailed reports.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and AZPOST certification within the required window; prior police experience is favored. The City offers a competitive salary with an announced hiring incentive and strong public safety mission.