POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED/LATERAL

About the role

Lake Havasu City Police Department is seeking certified and experienced officers to join their team in Arizona's most beautiful waterfront city.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services in accordance with state and local laws.
• Respond to emergency calls and conduct investigations.
• Work various shifts including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Use department-issued equipment and technology such as in-car cameras and AI report writing software.
• Participate in regular training and continuing education programs.

Requirements

• AZ State certification as a Police Officer.
• United States Citizenship.
• Pass a background investigation.
• High school diploma or GED (with preferred criminal justice or military service experience).
• A valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement.
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.
• Ability to write a response to a writing assignment.
• Pass an oral board interview.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx (Health Savings Plan, Exclusive Provider Organization).
• Dental/Vision.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account.
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance.
• Optional Additional Life Insurance.
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, Accident.
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually.
• Bereavement Leave.
• Paid Time Off.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Awards.

Pay

First-year (Step 1) officers have an earning potential of approximately $87,000 with shift differential, built-in overtime, and holiday pay included. Special Teams and/or Special Assignments increase earning opportunities even more.

Schedule

Shift work requires day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Depending on the assignment, officers may work 10- or 12-hour shifts. Officers may work outdoors and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Benefits

• Pre-Approved Testing Process.
• Training and experience.
• Testing.
• Panel interview.
• Employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Polygraph test.
• Background investigation.
• Alcohol/drug screening test.