City of Sierra Vista
Overview
TESTING IS SCHEDULED ON A MONTHLY BASIS. PLEASE CHECK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. ACCOMODATION CAN BE MADE FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS.
URL: https://www.sierravistaaz.gov/our-city/departments/police/police-employment
TESTING WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.
Background and Forms In addition to your initial application, there are 2 forms that you will need to complete as part of the background packet: the AZPOST Personal History form and the SVPD Background Questionnaire.
To complete the AZPOST Personal History form, register at my.azpost.gov and follow the instructions to complete the form. Once the form is completed, you will need to share it with the Sierra Vista Police Department. You will then be provided with a Form ID number. It is imperative that you provide us with that Form ID number by emailing it to Lilly Perry at lilly.perry@sierravistaaz.gov for us to be able to access your form.
The SVPD Background Questionnaire is attached in fillable format. You can complete it and print a copy to turn to Human Resources at a date to be determined AFTER you have passed the physical and written tests.
It is important that you are thorough and honest when filling out these forms. Explanations should be provided in full detail where necessary.
If you have any questions, you can contact Recruiter Lilly Perry by email at lilly.perry@sierravistaaz.gov or by calling 520-439-2370.
Job Description Under limited supervision, performs general or special duty police work.
FLSA status: Non-exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Responsibilities
Patrol activities within the city;
Monitoring traffic for possible civil or criminal violations;
Prevention and discovery of the commission of crimes;
Apprehension of criminals and offenders;
Making presence known throughout the community in a manner that contributes to the deterrence and solving of crime;
Answering calls and complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, and service calls;
Administering first aid and CPR;
Securing crime scenes and conducting preliminary and full-scale investigations, except on major crimes;
Gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, and issuing citations or making arrests, if appropriate;
Interviewing witnesses, gathering information, preparing detailed reports, and preparing case files for court prosecution;
Participating fully in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures;
Testifying in court proceedings;
Performing specialized duties on an assigned basis, such as serving as a G.R.E.A.T. Officer, a member of a vice and/or narcotics investigations unit, Field Training Officer, Motor Unit Officer, Bike Unit Officer, Community Resource Officer, Community Response Team member, Tactical Unit member, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, emergency driving instructor, physical fitness instructor, and other positions TBD;
Participating in community service activities as a spokesperson for the department.
Knowledge
Applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure;
Departmental policies and procedures;
Police methods, practices, and procedures, with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations; and
Geography of the City of Sierra Vista and surrounding community, including the location of important sites.
Skills
Dealing courteously and effectively with people;
Applying good judgment and making operative decisions under pressure;
Preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports;
Administering first aid and CPR;
The proficient use of all police equipment;
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.
Other Characteristics
Performing work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions;
Performing the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run, and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically subdue and apprehend combative suspects; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn; and sit and stand for extended periods of time);
Maintaining a level of fitness to meet department standards;
Qualifying annually with the department-issued sidearm; and
Successfully completing annual firearms judgmental training.
Compensation and Lateral Appointment The City of Sierra Vista compensation details for the position of Police Officer are detailed below. The City recognizes prior law enforcement experience for lateral compensation designation effective 7/1/2018. The following schedule details the lateral appointment pay for applicable years of service as a sworn police officer.
Applicants that do not have a minimum of an associate degree or 60 college credits but have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience as an officer, and a High School diploma or GED, will be hired in at 2% lower than the designated lateral appointment pay. If/when 60 credits or an Associates degree is obtained, a one-time 2% pay increase will be received. Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted. Military joint service transcripts can be requested via the following links below:
Military One Source – JST information: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/joint-services-transcript/
American Council for Education – Military Guide: https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-Transcripts/Military-Guide-Online.aspx
Candidates for lateral appointment will start at the police officer, step 1 pay and will not receive the designated lateral appointment pay until they are AZPOST certified and completed the SVPD field training program.
Applicants that do not have a minimum of an associate degree or 60 college credits and have less than 1.4 years of experience will be hired at the Recruit level and serve a 2-year probationary term. Applicants hired under these circumstances would receive a step increase to Officer Step 1 as soon as they receive the requisite 60 college credits and complete the SVPD field training program. Applicants that do not receive the requisite 60 college credits would not be eligible to move to Officer Step 1 until after the 2-year probationary term. Applicants hired under this program would not be eligible for annual step increases until they have moved to the Officer pay plan. These applicants would be eligible to end probation any time after one year with the City if they receive the requisite 60 college credits.
Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted.
Candidates for lateral appointment will start at the Police Officer Step 1 pay and will not receive the designated lateral appointment pay until AZPOST certification and SVPD field training is completed.
Police Recruit: Starting Hourly Pay - 27.56
Testing Process and Additional Requirements In addition to the minimum requirements (1-15), the successful candidate must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing process in order to proceed to the next phase: Physical Fitness Test, Oral Board Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, Psychological Examination, Drug Screening, Eye/Hearing/Medical Examination.
Please note this process could take three to six months to complete.
AZ POST certified applicants do not have to take the SVPD written exam but are required to take a general vocabulary and reading comprehension exam and must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing process to proceed to the next phase: Physical Fitness Test, Oral Board Interview, Background Investigation, Psychological Examination, Polygraph Examination, Drug Screening, Eye/Hearing/Medical Examination.
If a candidate is eliminated during the background, psychological, or polygraph phase of the selection process, they cannot re-apply for one year from the date of disqualification. Candidates for police officer must demonstrate that they are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of executing the position requirements. Police officers are expected to be well-groomed, possess high moral standards, work well in a team effort setting, possess functional verbal and written communication skills, and work on a rotating shift schedule.
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URL: https://www.sierravistaaz.gov/our-city/departments/police/police-employment
TESTING WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.
Background and Forms In addition to your initial application, there are 2 forms that you will need to complete as part of the background packet: the AZPOST Personal History form and the SVPD Background Questionnaire.
To complete the AZPOST Personal History form, register at my.azpost.gov and follow the instructions to complete the form. Once the form is completed, you will need to share it with the Sierra Vista Police Department. You will then be provided with a Form ID number. It is imperative that you provide us with that Form ID number by emailing it to Lilly Perry at lilly.perry@sierravistaaz.gov for us to be able to access your form.
The SVPD Background Questionnaire is attached in fillable format. You can complete it and print a copy to turn to Human Resources at a date to be determined AFTER you have passed the physical and written tests.
It is important that you are thorough and honest when filling out these forms. Explanations should be provided in full detail where necessary.
If you have any questions, you can contact Recruiter Lilly Perry by email at lilly.perry@sierravistaaz.gov or by calling 520-439-2370.
Job Description Under limited supervision, performs general or special duty police work.
FLSA status: Non-exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Responsibilities
Patrol activities within the city;
Monitoring traffic for possible civil or criminal violations;
Prevention and discovery of the commission of crimes;
Apprehension of criminals and offenders;
Making presence known throughout the community in a manner that contributes to the deterrence and solving of crime;
Answering calls and complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, and service calls;
Administering first aid and CPR;
Securing crime scenes and conducting preliminary and full-scale investigations, except on major crimes;
Gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, and issuing citations or making arrests, if appropriate;
Interviewing witnesses, gathering information, preparing detailed reports, and preparing case files for court prosecution;
Participating fully in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures;
Testifying in court proceedings;
Performing specialized duties on an assigned basis, such as serving as a G.R.E.A.T. Officer, a member of a vice and/or narcotics investigations unit, Field Training Officer, Motor Unit Officer, Bike Unit Officer, Community Resource Officer, Community Response Team member, Tactical Unit member, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, emergency driving instructor, physical fitness instructor, and other positions TBD;
Participating in community service activities as a spokesperson for the department.
Knowledge
Applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure;
Departmental policies and procedures;
Police methods, practices, and procedures, with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations; and
Geography of the City of Sierra Vista and surrounding community, including the location of important sites.
Skills
Dealing courteously and effectively with people;
Applying good judgment and making operative decisions under pressure;
Preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports;
Administering first aid and CPR;
The proficient use of all police equipment;
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.
Other Characteristics
Performing work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions;
Performing the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run, and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically subdue and apprehend combative suspects; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn; and sit and stand for extended periods of time);
Maintaining a level of fitness to meet department standards;
Qualifying annually with the department-issued sidearm; and
Successfully completing annual firearms judgmental training.
Compensation and Lateral Appointment The City of Sierra Vista compensation details for the position of Police Officer are detailed below. The City recognizes prior law enforcement experience for lateral compensation designation effective 7/1/2018. The following schedule details the lateral appointment pay for applicable years of service as a sworn police officer.
Applicants that do not have a minimum of an associate degree or 60 college credits but have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience as an officer, and a High School diploma or GED, will be hired in at 2% lower than the designated lateral appointment pay. If/when 60 credits or an Associates degree is obtained, a one-time 2% pay increase will be received. Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted. Military joint service transcripts can be requested via the following links below:
Military One Source – JST information: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/joint-services-transcript/
American Council for Education – Military Guide: https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-Transcripts/Military-Guide-Online.aspx
Candidates for lateral appointment will start at the police officer, step 1 pay and will not receive the designated lateral appointment pay until they are AZPOST certified and completed the SVPD field training program.
Applicants that do not have a minimum of an associate degree or 60 college credits and have less than 1.4 years of experience will be hired at the Recruit level and serve a 2-year probationary term. Applicants hired under these circumstances would receive a step increase to Officer Step 1 as soon as they receive the requisite 60 college credits and complete the SVPD field training program. Applicants that do not receive the requisite 60 college credits would not be eligible to move to Officer Step 1 until after the 2-year probationary term. Applicants hired under this program would not be eligible for annual step increases until they have moved to the Officer pay plan. These applicants would be eligible to end probation any time after one year with the City if they receive the requisite 60 college credits.
Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted.
Candidates for lateral appointment will start at the Police Officer Step 1 pay and will not receive the designated lateral appointment pay until AZPOST certification and SVPD field training is completed.
Police Recruit: Starting Hourly Pay - 27.56
Testing Process and Additional Requirements In addition to the minimum requirements (1-15), the successful candidate must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing process in order to proceed to the next phase: Physical Fitness Test, Oral Board Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, Psychological Examination, Drug Screening, Eye/Hearing/Medical Examination.
Please note this process could take three to six months to complete.
AZ POST certified applicants do not have to take the SVPD written exam but are required to take a general vocabulary and reading comprehension exam and must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing process to proceed to the next phase: Physical Fitness Test, Oral Board Interview, Background Investigation, Psychological Examination, Polygraph Examination, Drug Screening, Eye/Hearing/Medical Examination.
If a candidate is eliminated during the background, psychological, or polygraph phase of the selection process, they cannot re-apply for one year from the date of disqualification. Candidates for police officer must demonstrate that they are physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of executing the position requirements. Police officers are expected to be well-groomed, possess high moral standards, work well in a team effort setting, possess functional verbal and written communication skills, and work on a rotating shift schedule.
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