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NOTE:
This recruitment is open to individuals who meet the definition of Police Officer Lateral or Police Officer Waiver (see below).
Candidates with prior law enforcement experience are eligible to receive 5% for each year of service up to 30%.
About The Position City of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring and investigating crime, enforcing laws and responding to citizen requests through the use of community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.
Police Officer Lateral A Police Officer Lateral is someone who has current Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification.
Police Officer Waiver
Has successfully graduated from a United States or U.S. Territory approved basic Police Officer training academy;
Has at least one year of post academy experience as a certified peace officer in municipal policing within the United States, or U.S. Territories, within the last 3 years.
Application Process Applicant eligibility for the waiver (or out-of-state certified police officers) program will be determined during the background process. Please note that the application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applications will be reviewed bi-monthly. A physical assessment will be conducted at various dates throughout the recruitment process.
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
Possess and maintain AZPOST Certification.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City.
Responsibilities
Perform law enforcement patrol activities.
Operate a motor vehicle and observe and monitor the public to determine compliance/noncompliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and laws. Pursue and stop offenders, subdue resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
Issue citations and make arrests; search persons, places, and things; seize and impound property and evidence; transport arrested persons and property.
Mediator disputes; perform crowd and riot control activities.
Conduct law enforcement investigations.
Protect crime and traffic accident scenes; conduct face-to-face and phone interviews; observe, gather, record, process, and preserve evidence; measure and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes; prepare detailed written reports of investigative findings; perform data entry of various police activity into computerized records management system; seize and process evidence; present testimony and evidence in court.
Respond to citizen requests for assistance to fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administer first aid to sick and injured citizens; assist distressed motorists and crime scene individuals; direct traffic; move persons, vehicles, and other property.
Pre-employment Requirements
Candidate must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass an Audiogram Test prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass a Visual/Ishihara Screening Test prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Medical Exam prior to start date.
Benefits Highlights
12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday.
Vacation accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month.
Sick Leave accrual; 8 hours/month.
Medical (including behavioral health coverage), dental and vision benefits.
City Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one times employee annual salary; option of Supplemental Life Insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year.
Participation in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457.
Pet Insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
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NOTE:
This recruitment is open to individuals who meet the definition of Police Officer Lateral or Police Officer Waiver (see below).
Candidates with prior law enforcement experience are eligible to receive 5% for each year of service up to 30%.
About The Position City of Scottsdale Police Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preventing, deterring and investigating crime, enforcing laws and responding to citizen requests through the use of community policing strategies to engage and educate the community.
Police Officer Lateral A Police Officer Lateral is someone who has current Arizona P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification.
Police Officer Waiver
Has successfully graduated from a United States or U.S. Territory approved basic Police Officer training academy;
Has at least one year of post academy experience as a certified peace officer in municipal policing within the United States, or U.S. Territories, within the last 3 years.
Application Process Applicant eligibility for the waiver (or out-of-state certified police officers) program will be determined during the background process. Please note that the application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applications will be reviewed bi-monthly. A physical assessment will be conducted at various dates throughout the recruitment process.
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Must be 21 years of age at the time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
Possess and maintain AZPOST Certification.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City.
Responsibilities
Perform law enforcement patrol activities.
Operate a motor vehicle and observe and monitor the public to determine compliance/noncompliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and laws. Pursue and stop offenders, subdue resisting offenders using necessary force where appropriate, including deadly force.
Issue citations and make arrests; search persons, places, and things; seize and impound property and evidence; transport arrested persons and property.
Mediator disputes; perform crowd and riot control activities.
Conduct law enforcement investigations.
Protect crime and traffic accident scenes; conduct face-to-face and phone interviews; observe, gather, record, process, and preserve evidence; measure and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes; prepare detailed written reports of investigative findings; perform data entry of various police activity into computerized records management system; seize and process evidence; present testimony and evidence in court.
Respond to citizen requests for assistance to fires, accidents, and crime scenes; administer first aid to sick and injured citizens; assist distressed motorists and crime scene individuals; direct traffic; move persons, vehicles, and other property.
Pre-employment Requirements
Candidate must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass an Audiogram Test prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass a Visual/Ishihara Screening Test prior to start date.
Candidate must successfully pass an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Medical Exam prior to start date.
Benefits Highlights
12 Paid Holidays, including 1 Floating Holiday.
Vacation accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month.
Sick Leave accrual; 8 hours/month.
Medical (including behavioral health coverage), dental and vision benefits.
City Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one times employee annual salary; option of Supplemental Life Insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year.
Participation in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457.
Pet Insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Equal Employment Opportunity This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
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