Police Recruit

Grand Canyon University is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University located in Phoenix, Arizona. The GCU Police Department is seeking full-time Police Recruits to ensure the safety and security of the campus through law enforcement, crime prevention, and community services.

Responsibilities

• Work toward completion of state certification through an accredited law enforcement training academy.
• Maintain peak physical fitness to perform demanding tasks such as running, climbing, and subduing suspects.
• Learn to interact with diverse populations, resolve social problems, and de-escalate crisis situations.
• Learn police department operations through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Learn coordination and conduct of investigatory work, securing crime scenes, administering first-aid, conducting arrests, and preparing detailed reports.
• Develop skills relevant to providing testimony as a witness in court.
• Upon academy graduation, transition into a probationary Field Training Program under the guidance of a senior officer.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old prior to graduating from the academy.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully clear a comprehensive background check, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical screening that aligns with AZPOST standards.
• Must meet strict statewide drug and criminal history standards, with no felony convictions.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and utilizing database systems to retrieve data.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Physical Requirements

• Running: 1-2 hours a day
• Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
• Standing: 1-2 hours a day
• Walking: 1-2 hours a day
• Lifting: Frequently
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
• Driving: Frequently

Work Environment

Law enforcement training academy. Indoor and outdoor classroom and physical training activities subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise, and dust.