Police Recruit

Positions assigned to this class provide quality services to the citizens of Apache Junction which includes the protection and preservation of life and property and the maintenance of an environment where people feel safe from crime and disorder; investigate crime and perform crime prevention work; enforce Federal, State and local laws and regulations.The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

•  Support City policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Education and Experience
Must possess a High School diploma or GED, be a citizen of the United States AND; 1. Be at least 21 years old by the time of graduation from an Arizona police academy, OR; 2. Currently enrolled in or graduated from an Arizona police academy within six (6) months of application and obtain AZPOST certification as a Peace Officer within thirty (30) days of appointment.

Recruit testing dates will be announced throughout the life of the job posting. Testing includes a physical fitness test, written exam, and interview. Candidates must pass the physical portion of the test to move on to the written exam, and must pass the written exam with a total score of 70% or greater to move forward to the interview process.Knowledge

• Basic functions of a public safety operation. 
• Geography of the City and the location of buildings. 

Skills

• Learning police methods and procedures including but not limited to patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations and identification techniques. 

Pre-employment Requirements
Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Licenses/Certifications
Certified by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) or able to achieve AZPOST certification within six (6) months of appointment. Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Terminal Operator (ACJIS) certification within four (4) months of appointment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work requires walking, running, climbing, sitting and driving. Required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds and exerting force between 20 and 50 pounds. Possible exposure to potentially hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations. May be in contact with hostile or resistant individuals.