POLICE RECRUIT

Job Description:

POLICE RECRUIT

Description

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement:
This position participates in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Your contribution rate, and the City’s contribution rate, will be based on criteria established by regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

General Purpose: Train as an entry-level recruit for promotion to Police Officer upon police academy graduation. Recruits are required to attend the Police Academy for training in community relations, patrol methods, traffic control, causes of criminality, courtroom procedures, investigating methods, fingerprinting and other crime prevention/law enforcement topics through classroom training and field observation. After successful completion of the police academy, employees are promoted to the position of Police Officer.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Perform standard police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties.
• Patrol and provide security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; provide scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Patrol the city to respond to citizens' requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Enforce local, state and federal laws, and municipal code.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; 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.
• Represent the city and 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

12 Month Goals:

• Successful completion from a law enforcement training academy.
• Successful completion a minimum of 14-week Field Training Program.
• Demonstrate ability to complete all required documentation with complete required details and write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.
• Demonstrate knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries, key landmarks, and ability to navigate the city in response to calls for service and during on view activities.
• Exhibit professionalism and effective communication skills through all forms of communication through interactions with members of the public as well as other members of the City of Buckeye Team.
• Exhibit a professional appearance through maintaining a clean and presentable assigned patrol vehicle, a clean and pressed uniform appearance, and high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:
High School diploma, GED or equivalent

NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city, county, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and surrounding areas, and the location of important buildings and landmarks.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of basic criminal law, including the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, and the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making independent decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.
• Skill in gathering and evaluating facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and making proper recommendations.
• Skill in using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus.

Must be 21 years of age prior to graduation of the police academy; a U.S. Citizen; possess a valid Arizona Driver's License, and clear criminal record. Ability to type 20 words per minute preferred. Must successfully pass a pre-employment screening, to include a comprehensive background investigation, medical exam, polygraph and psychological exam.

Elements of the Selection Process:

• Physical fitness testing consisting of the AZPOST POPAT
• Interview
• Background Investigation consisting of interview, polygraph, psychological, and medical

Expected Duration

• Processes can generally take from one to six months from application to appointment depending on factors such as number of vacancies, number of applicants, etc.
• Disqualified Applicants: With the exception of permanent disqualification, applicants may reapply after the designated time has passed (i.e., six-months, one-year, two-years, three-years).
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$68,515.20 Annually