Police Officer - Certified Lateral
Clarkdale, AZ, United States On-site
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About the role
The Clarkdale Police Department is hiring seasoned officers who are hardworking team players looking for an exciting career in law enforcement to join our close-knit team. Your ideas are welcomed here as we nurture your interests and specialties allowing you to flourish. As a patrol officer at Clarkdale Police Department, you’ll do it all, from running traffic to taking calls for service to investigating crimes. Special assignment opportunities include GIITEM gang task force, SWAT, Field Training Officer, and Drug Recognition Expert, among others. We have a take-home car policy and visible tattoo policy too! The hiring range for a lateral hire is $30.52 - $43.41 per hour. DOQ. Town of Clarkdale Police Officers perform a variety of sworn law enforcement activities including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, crime prevention and community relations. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer through Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board. The Police Department has worked to foster and uphold a positive presence within the community by providing exceptional community relations. The ideal candidate is eager to join our dedicated team of officers in preserving the unique, small-town environment our citizens value. Under direction of the Police Sergeants, this position performs a variety of sworn law enforcement activities for the Town of Clarkdale. Essential to this role is patrolling the Town of Clarkdale in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order, conducting preliminary investigations, and carrying out special assignments in the field of policing. This position also understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.
What you'll bring
- Candidates must possess or be able to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer through Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Board.
- Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.
- A successful candidate will be subject to a one (1) year probationary period upon employment.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license (with the ability to transfer an out-of-state license to Arizona immediately) and maintain an excellent driving record.
- Must possess and maintain Level B Terminal Operator Certification by the Department of Public Safety or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must complete online training and testing with National Incident Management System (NIMS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within six (6) months of hire and maintain current/ongoing certification.
- Knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations and report writing.
- Knowledge of Vehicle Penal Codes, laws of arrest, rules of evidence, legal rights of citizens, Court procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of practices and requirements associated with the collection, storage and destruction of criminal records.
- Skill in assessing situations, ultimately acting in accordance with appropriate levels of urgency.
- Skill and ability to administer First Aid and CPR.