Police Recruit

What you will do:

• Works toward completion of state certification through an accredited law enforcement training academy.
• Maintain peak physical fitness to perform demanding tasks like running, climbing, and subduing suspects.
• Learn to interact with diverse populations, resolve social problems, and de-escalate crisis situations.
• Learns the operations of the police department through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Learns the coordination and conduct of investigatory work.
• Learns the methods of securing scenes of a crime, administering first-aid, conducting arrests, and preparing detailed reports.
• Learn 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
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficient with 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

What you will need:

• 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 be able to 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.

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.

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