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Central Arizona College

Police Officer (AZ POST Certified - Lateral)

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, Arizona, United States, 85228

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Police Officer (AZ POST Certified - Lateral) Central Arizona College is hiring a Police Officer (AZ POST Certified - Lateral).

Job Summary Responsible for providing protection and service to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public at all college campuses and locations; enforce college policies and procedures as well as maintain law and order.

Officer Benefits

Shift Differentials Offered

All Uniforms & Weapons Paid for by College

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Vacation/Holiday Time

CAC tuition waivers for employees and their eligible dependents

Comprehensive health and wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision and life coverages

Biannual College deposits to eligible employees Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities

Provide protection and service to all students, faculty, staff, and the public at all college campuses and locations, including providing security at sporting and special events and securing the safe delivery of bank deposits.

Provide assistance to disabled students. Deliver emergency messages.

Maintain law and order by constant patrol, surveillance, crime prevention, and enforcement of all applicable laws of the city, county, state, and federal governments.

Patrol assigned college campuses and locations by motor vehicle, foot patrol, or other means available. Enforce parking and traffic regulations and direct the flow of traffic to ease congestion when required.

Respond to calls for service and civil/criminal complaints, open and secure facilities, set alarm and security surveillance systems, monitor campus facilities, and inspect premises for indications of criminal activity.

Conduct preliminary investigations, obtain information, document and file initial reports, witness statements, affidavits, and supplemental reports; identify and properly arrest offender(s) when required; transport prisoners to detention centers/stations for processing and booking; and testify in court when summoned.

Respond to and investigate traffic accidents, provide first aid as needed, survey accident scene, inspect and record physical damage of vehicles and property; clear scene and submit appropriate documents/reports.

Provide first aid during medical emergencies; coordinate with EMS and Fire Department for transporting persons to local hospitals when medical situations require it; provide evacuation assistance and directions in emergency situations.

Participate in daily briefings and departmental training. May assist in the training of new officers in the field according to established schedules and guidelines. Secure information from a variety of sources for further review or discussion.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Police Officer I Qualifications: Completion of High School and Police Academy; One (1) year directly related experience; Minimum Entry salary for Police Officer I is $57,657.60.

Police Officer II Qualifications: Completion of High School and Police Academy; Two (2) years directly related experience; Minimum Entry salary for Police Officer II is $61,859.20.

Special Requirements For Police Officer I/II

Be at least 21 years of age.

Good physical condition.

Normal hearing.

Eyesight correctable to 20/30.

No felony convictions.

Possession of a valid Arizona State Driver's License and good driving record.

Able to pass an extensive background check.

Ability to pass a complete physical exam.

Ability to pass a Polygraph examination successfully.

Ability to pass a Psychological examination successfully.

Ability to pass an Oral Board examination and/or situational interview.

Ability to successfully complete the Field Officer Training.

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and law enforcement techniques equivalent to training at an Arizona POST certified law enforcement training academy.

Applicants must possess an Arizona POST Peace Officer Certificate.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Higher Education

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