Police Officer - Recruit (June 2026)

About the role

This position is eligible for relocation assistance and a 4K signing bonus. Annual salary (In Academy) will reflect $77,146.98. Upon graduation, annual salary will reflect $81,004.33.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas, enforce state laws and City ordinances, respond to emergency situations, educate the public regarding safety and security, and perform administrative duties.
• Handle hazardous materials incidents by contacting the reporting person and witnesses, and determining the nature of the call and action to be taken.
• Follow up on calls by locating suspects, victims, and witnesses, processing and booking suspects, completing report of the incident, submitting report to prosecutor, and appearing in court.
• Educate the community by teaching classes at schools, conducting block watch meetings, making public presentations, and answering inquiries regarding legal and safety issues.
• Propose, write, and review departmental policy, complete statistical reports, train officers, and participate in department/City process improvement teams.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age by graduation of the academy; a citizen of the United States; have a valid Driver's License; and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass required tests outlined and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
• Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
• Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
• Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
• A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
• Ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.
• Ability to regulate caseloads and course schedules.
• Ability to prepare documents and do research to justify language used in documents for a unit of a department and may recommend budget allocations.
• Ability to make choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures and apply professional judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others within the organization and outside the City.
• Ability to maintain a clean and pressed uniform as well as high standard of personal hygiene.
• Ability to operate patrol vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.

Benefits

• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee.
• Take home vehicle for police officers.
• Highest uniform allowance in the Valley.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retailer healthcare.
• Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits.

Pay

Annual salary (In Academy) will reflect $77,146.98. Upon graduation, annual salary will reflect $81,004.33.

Schedule

Full-time regular schedule.