Police - Recruit

About the role

The City of Kingman Police Department is hiring for multiple positions as a Kingman Police Officer. Applications are accepted continuously.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas, respond to dispatched calls, enforce criminal and traffic laws, make arrests, conduct searches, control crowds, direct traffic, and respond to emergencies including evacuations and hazardous situations to ensure public safety and welfare.
• Conduct at-scene and follow-up investigations, interview witnesses and suspects, collect and preserve evidence, prepare investigative findings, serve subpoenas and warrants, testify in court, and support the judicial process.
• Interact with the public, mediate disputes, assist individuals in need, perform welfare and security checks, communicate with informants, and maintain professional working relationships with community members and partner agencies.
• Prepare detailed reports, maintain required records accurately and timely, operate law enforcement tools and systems, maintain proficiency with equipment, follow department policies, work safely, and support department operations through regular attendance and professionalism.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED (college coursework in criminal justice or related education or experience is preferred)
• Be at least 21 years of age by the completion of the police academy
• A valid Arizona State Driver’s License
• Az POST certification or the ability to attend and complete academy training to obtain AZ POST certification
• The ability to become and maintain TOC Level B Certification
• The ability to pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation, including fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and other related employment testing
• The ability to communicate clearly, prepare accurate reports, analyze situations quickly, and make appropriate decisions under stress
• The ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and remain composed in high-stress or emergency situations
• The ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-backs

Qualifications

• Commitment to serving the community with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, extended hours, and respond to call-backs as needed to support department operations

Skills

• Sound judgment
• Professionalism
• Effective communication
• Ability to respond effectively to both routine and complex situations

Benefits

• Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable
• Accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program
• Personal growth opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Public service community spirit
• Training and development

Pay

• $31.22 / HR - $64,938 / Annually (Hire in recruit/Non-AZ POST Certified)
• $32.25 / HR - $67,081 / Annually (Post Academy graduation/AZ POST Certified)

Schedule

• Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-backs