City of Yuma
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Certified Police Officer, working with the City of Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, an understanding of how to be an active listener who can navigate difficult situations, and mental agility. If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you!
PAY, HIRING BONUS, AND MOVING ALLOWANCE The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $30,1539 - $42,4903 per hour. Salary and compensation are subject to agency discretion and may vary based on factors such as candidate qualifications, internal equity, and applicable policies and pay scales. The offered amount will be determined by those factors. There is a sign on bonus up to $10,000 payable over the course of a two-year period. The sign on bonus amount is determined by the applicant's years of service as a certified Police Officer. In addition, any new hire that relocates to the City of Yuma from outside the region will be eligible for a moving allowance of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of relocation. For more information on the hiring bonus and moving allowance, please review the New Hire Guidelines.
SELECTION PROCESS All applications will be screened by Human Resources for the minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Those that meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
HIRING PROCESS Below are steps that must be completed prior to hire, these steps may not be conducted in the order listed. An email notification will be sent to the applicant prior to the beginning of each step in the process:
Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
Information regarding the POPAT and the minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) website.
Oral Interview
Background Interview - PHQ required for this step (See link in the Selection Process section).
Background Investigation
Polygraph Exam
Psychological Exam
Medical/Drug Screening
Police Academy
JOB INFORMATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Click here for the essential functions of a Certified Police Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have been an AZ POST certified officer; OR must have been a certified officer in another state. Out of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity. For more information on reciprocity and the waiver process, visit AZ POST.
Be a United States citizen.
Be in sound physical and mental health.
Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/20 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
Must meet AZ POST and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must obtain (if applicable) and maintain Peace Officer Certification with AZ POST. Additional technical training and certifications may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field on tactical assignments; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases; required to capture and physically restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet YPD standards. This job is classified as Safety Sensitive, and subject to Federal and state regulations.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
Been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked or have current certified status suspended
Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, and transported for sale marijuana or dangerous drugs/narcotics
Used marijuana, dangerous drugs/narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer
Illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
Convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years
Been previously employed with a law enforcement agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity
Lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified any information on the application or background questionnaire
Conviction of domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or conviction of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime
For additional information regarding the Yuma Police Department, please visit Yuma Police Department Hiring and Recruiting and/or view our brochure.
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PAY, HIRING BONUS, AND MOVING ALLOWANCE The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $30,1539 - $42,4903 per hour. Salary and compensation are subject to agency discretion and may vary based on factors such as candidate qualifications, internal equity, and applicable policies and pay scales. The offered amount will be determined by those factors. There is a sign on bonus up to $10,000 payable over the course of a two-year period. The sign on bonus amount is determined by the applicant's years of service as a certified Police Officer. In addition, any new hire that relocates to the City of Yuma from outside the region will be eligible for a moving allowance of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of relocation. For more information on the hiring bonus and moving allowance, please review the New Hire Guidelines.
SELECTION PROCESS All applications will be screened by Human Resources for the minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Those that meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
HIRING PROCESS Below are steps that must be completed prior to hire, these steps may not be conducted in the order listed. An email notification will be sent to the applicant prior to the beginning of each step in the process:
Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
Information regarding the POPAT and the minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) website.
Oral Interview
Background Interview - PHQ required for this step (See link in the Selection Process section).
Background Investigation
Polygraph Exam
Psychological Exam
Medical/Drug Screening
Police Academy
JOB INFORMATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Click here for the essential functions of a Certified Police Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have been an AZ POST certified officer; OR must have been a certified officer in another state. Out of State certified officers will be required to apply for reciprocity. For more information on reciprocity and the waiver process, visit AZ POST.
Be a United States citizen.
Be in sound physical and mental health.
Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/20 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
Must meet AZ POST and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must obtain (if applicable) and maintain Peace Officer Certification with AZ POST. Additional technical training and certifications may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field on tactical assignments; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases; required to capture and physically restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet YPD standards. This job is classified as Safety Sensitive, and subject to Federal and state regulations.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS
Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona
Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces
Been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked or have current certified status suspended
Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, and transported for sale marijuana or dangerous drugs/narcotics
Used marijuana, dangerous drugs/narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer
Illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
Convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years
Been previously employed with a law enforcement agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity
Lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified any information on the application or background questionnaire
Conviction of domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or conviction of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime
For additional information regarding the Yuma Police Department, please visit Yuma Police Department Hiring and Recruiting and/or view our brochure.
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