Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The City of Casa Grande is seeking Certified Officers to join our team. Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in Arizona or another state.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to protect life and property through enforcing laws and ordinances.
• Respond to citizens' requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
• Interrogate and communicate with victims, witnesses, and suspects in cases.
• Complete detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Arrest law violators; transport and process suspects, victims, and prisoners; serve arrest and search warrants; serve and enforce orders of protection.
• Respond to mental health calls for service and assist with arranging services and transportation with mental health providers.
• Represent the City Police at court hearings; prepare reports and testify in court cases.
• Investigate crimes and accidents as required; secure and process crime and accident scenes; identify and collect evidence.
• Present education and information through community and school awareness projects; counsel citizens on law enforcement activities, programs, and referral resources.
• Assist other Police personnel, outside organizations, and businesses, and Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations.
• Participate in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Currently have Peace Officer Certification either Arizona or out of state.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current AZ POST certification and have no misconduct associated with their certification.
• All applicants must pass the AZ POST waiver test in lieu of attending an Arizona peace officer academy if they are not currently certified in Arizona.
• Testing consists of a physical agility examination (POPAT), AZ POST daytime pistol qualification, oral board and command staff interview. There is no written examination.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software.

Benefits

• Ten (10) Paid Holidays and one (1) Floating Holiday Each Year.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (United Health Care).
• Short Term Disability.
• Basic Life Insurance.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Worker's Compensation Insurance.
• Commuting Insurance.
• Retirement Plans (PSPRS) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Optional 401K Roth IRA.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Assistance Program.

Pay

Salary posted is subject to final approval and will be effective July 1st.

Schedule

Details on shift schedules will be provided upon hire.