POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

Lhcaz; Lake Havasu City (AZ); Sur place; USD 39 950 - 48 216; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation incentives

Uniforms provided

Equipment and duty gear supplied

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

PSPRS retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Lake Havasu City Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Trainee in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The role offers a trainee rate of $29.90 per hour with progression to $32.35 per hour after graduation from the Police Academy. This is a full-time position with the department’s Patrol Division.

Ideal candidates are community‑focused, with strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Apply at www.lhcaz.gov as directed in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AZ State certification as a Police Officer preferred.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.

Responsabilités

• Respond to calls and patrol Lake Havasu City.
• Support law enforcement duties as assigned after graduation.
• Complete required writing and testing components as part of the selection process.

Connaissances

Community focus

Communication skills

Judgment under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Status: Full-time, Classified (Nonexempt)

Trainee Salary $29.90/hr.

Grade: P1

Department: PD Patrol

Police Officer Rate following graduation from Police Academy: $32.35/Hourly

At the Lake Havasu City Police Department, we protect more than just people — we protect a way of life. With 300 days of sunshine, a world‑famous lake, and a tight‑knit community, we’re looking for future officers ready to serve with heart, integrity, and courage.

Whether you’re cruising past the London Bridge or responding to a call in the desert, no two days are the same here — and we like it that way.

The ideal candidate for the Lake Havasu City Police Officer Trainee position is a motivated and community‑focused individual who is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and public service. They possess strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

If you are looking for the opportunity to start your career in law enforcement, working for a growing and busy agency, submit your completed application at www.lhcaz.gov. Only completed applications will be considered and resumes in lieu of application will not be accepted.

• Strong sense of community + Arizona sunsets
• Your new favorite off‑day spot: London Bridge

Hiring Incentive

• May be eligible for hiring incentives to include relocation expenses.

Fully Equipped Like a Pro

• Officers are provided with department‑issued uniforms, which are professionally dry cleaned at the department’s expense.
• All necessary equipment and duty gear are supplied by the department.

Technology

• Department patrol vehicles are equipped with Axon Fleet in‑car cameras, an in‑car mobile computer, and in‑car mounted speed radar.
• AI report writing software is utilized, which streamlines the report writing process.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Depending on the assignment, officers may work 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts. Based on shift start time, a pay differential of 3% or 5% is added to the hourly rate.
• Officers may work outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Requirements to Roll With Us

• Police Officer – AZ State certification as a Police Officer
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• High school diploma or GED (preferably supplemented by coursework in Criminal Justice and/or Military Service experience).
• Arizona driver’s license (or the ability to get one).

Physical Agility Testing

• Running
• Jumping
• Low Crawling
• Jumping (broad‑type)
• Moving/dragging a weight (150 pounds)
• Climbing a fence (chain‑link/four feet)
• Climbing through a window
• Changing direction on the run

Writing Assignment

• The topic will be announced upon successful completion of the physical agility testing.

Oral Board Interview

• Those who successfully complete the interview will be given a background questionnaire to complete, which will be used to complete the background investigation phase of the selection process.
• Upon completion, candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted later to schedule a polygraph examination.
• TBD – National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) ONLINE. The Lake Havasu City Police Department has partnered with Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) to administer the POST exam. This exam will consist of Arithmetic, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Incident Report Writing. This component will be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. An overall passing score of 70% is required to move forward.

Benefits

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance‑Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid post‑employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

About Us

Lake Havasu City sits comfortably on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu along the Colorado River border of California and Arizona. The city was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. as a self‑sufficient, planned community.

Lake Havasu City is located on what is known as "Arizona’s West Coast," just 3 hours west of Phoenix, 2½ hours south of Las Vegas and 4‑5 hours east of the Los Angeles area. As part of the northern and western limits of the Sonoran Desert, Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area feature outstanding biodiversity absolutely loaded with beautiful experiences.

Job Info

• Job Identification 334
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 04:02 PM
• Locations Police Department
• Job Schedule Full time