Police Officer

About the role

The Glendale Police Department seeks to hire highly qualified individuals to join our team. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, except those attending academy who will be 21 before graduation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area of the City, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations.
• Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems.
• Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information.
• Participates in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
• Provides training on gang-related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, impact weapons and other related police topics.
• Writes and executes search warrants. Serves court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders.
• Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines.
• Appears in court as the State's witness and delivers testimony.
• Provides police services at various special events in the City.
• Presents public relations programs to school age and adult groups; presents other programs and participates in community functions.
• Performs assigned personnel functions in the area of recruitment, training and record keeping.
• Performs squad supervisory duties as required; maintains police supplies at stations.
• Performs specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Active Arizona POST Certification.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods.
• Federal, State and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations.
• General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities.
• Problem oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources.
• Methods of patrol, criminal, and traffic investigations.
• Skills in the use of police equipment which includes vehicles, and weapons.
• The use of computer, electronic, and audio equipment.
• The use of crime scene evidence collection equipment.
• Ability to analyze situations, maintain composure, make effective and reasonable decisions.
• Remember names, faces, and details of incidents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Clearly and concisely document the facts and circumstances of a law enforcement incident.
• Correctly identify the elements of a crime and accurately record them in a police report for purposes of prosecution.
• Operate law enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age; except that a person may attend an academy if the person will be 21 before graduating.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• ACJIS Terminal Operators Certification.
• AZPOST Police Officer Certification.
• Continuously meet all the requirements and standards of AZPOST.

Skills

• Computer skills.
• Communication skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Patrol skills.
• Investigation skills.
• Training skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Specialty skills.

Benefits

Details on benefits are outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits

Pay

Details on pay are outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Pay-Ranges

Schedule

Details on schedule are outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Schedules

Additional Information

Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.

Supplemental Questions

Important Information By indicating yes to this question, I understand and acknowledge the following information: If disqualified, or otherwise not selected for employment, I am NOT entitled to disclosure of the reason for the hiring decision. Any omission, misrepresentation, or falsification when answering these supplemental questions, or in any subsequent interview or hiring document, may permanently disqualify me from any employment with the Glendale Police Department. I also affirm that the information and answers provided by me to all items in this supplemental questionnaire are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements, including written, can be prosecuted under ARS 13-2704, Unsworn Falsification, a Class-2 Misdemeanor. Understanding Yes No Polygraph Examination Yes No Age Requirement Yes No AZPOST Certification Yes No Armed Forces Service Yes No Military Discharge Status