Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer

This position is eligible for relocation assistance (with a 24-month commitment) and a 6K signing bonus (with a 12-month commitment). Annual salary will reflect $81,004.33 - $108,553.55 annually ($38.94 - $52.19 per hour) depending upon years of service.

The Goodyear Police Department is a professional and progressive organization taking great pride in providing excellent customer service to the community. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community policing, providing many protective and proactive policing programs resulting in a low crime rate.

At the city of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

This position patrols designated areas, enforces state laws and City ordinances, responds to emergency situations, educates the public regarding safety and security, and performs administrative duties. Candidates must possess high ethical standards, actively participate in teamwork, and always demonstrate knowledge of safety principles and an awareness of safety requirements.

The IDEAL candidate will possess the following:

• Active AZPOST certification in good standing.
• Three (3) or more years of solo police officer status.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Quick thinking and the capability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• A strong moral compass and adherence to ethical standards in all situations.
• A good level of physical fitness to meet the demands of the job.
• Commitment to community policing and building positive relationships with the public.
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and other agencies in a collaborative manner.
• Capacity to handle stress and emotional challenges inherent in law enforcement work.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values: Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability.

If these core values are on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Team Goodyear, apply with us!

BENEFITS:

• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employees
• Take home vehicle for police officers
• $2500 uniform allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement healthcare
• Paid time off
• Shift Differential Pay
• Assignment Pay
• Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits
• Tremendous growth plan with many career opportunities

The minimum qualifications for a Lateral Police Officer are:

• In-State Laterals (Current AZPOST Certification): High school graduate or equivalent. Be a United States Citizen. The Goodyear Police Department defines an In-State Lateral Police Officer as officers who have successfully completed an Arizona law enforcement academy and who currently possess an active Arizona police certification in good standing.
• Out-of-State Laterals (Waiver Process Required): High School graduate or equivalent. Be a United States Citizen. A minimum qualification is a person who has graduated from a state approved POST basic training academy, has an active police certification in good standing and has at least one year of solo officer experience. Out-of-state lateral officers must complete the AZPOST out-of-state lateral waiver process, which includes a final exam. Goodyear PD will assist with the waiver process and help prepare the applicant for the waiver exam.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER PROCESSING PROCEDURES:

Step 1: Apply and submit required documentation

Apply and submit your AZPOST Personal History Form and AZPOST Form ID number to GY-HRPD-Recruitment at View email address on click.appcast.io within 5 business days of completing your application. The subject must read "Police Lateral-Personal History Form- [Your Name and Post Form ID#]".

You can find or create your AZ Post Form ID number by visiting:

• If you already have an account, simply log in to locate your AZPOST Form ID.
• If you haven't registered yet, you'll need to create an account. This will allow you to either: • Claim your current AZPOST data (for in-state candidates), or • Create a new account (for out-of-state laterals).

Once your account is set up, you'll be issued a POST Form ID number. Please send this ID to us so we can continue moving you forward in the process. When you log in, be sure to select the Goodyear Police Department as one of the agencies to share your data with.

Step 2: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

In-State Laterals: All candidates who reside within the State of Arizona will be required to interview IN PERSON at the City of Goodyear, City Hall.

Out-of-State Laterals: All candidates who reside out of state, not including Arizona will be provided a virtual interview upon request. All requests shall be made by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. In person interviews are preferred.

All qualified applicants will participate in an interview conducted by a panel composed of officers and employees of the Goodyear Police Department.

During this stage, applicants will be evaluated on:

• Problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional demeanor
• Overall appearance

Applicants who successfully pass this step will move forward to Step 3 of the process.

Step 3: Work with Background Investigator

Applicants will work with a background investigator to complete the following steps 3 through step 4.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

After successful completion of the oral board interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION

Applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state licensed police polygraph examiner. The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION (Out-of- state applicants only)

The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION

Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.

CHIEF INTERVIEW

All applicants will have a one-on-one interview with the Police Chief.

Step 4: FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS

All lateral applicants will be required to demonstrate firearms proficiency by successfully passing the AZPOST daylight qualification course of fire.

PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION (Out-of-state applicants only)

Applicants will work with the background investigator to schedule a date to complete the POPAT during a visit to Goodyear, Arizona for background processing. You must successfully complete the POPAT before proceeding to the backgrounds process.

The physical fitness evaluation is designed to give the applicant a chance to demonstrate his/her physical condition. The Goodyear Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). All qualified applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. To proceed, the applicant needs to successfully pass the physical agility evaluation. The physical evaluation consists of the following:

• Run a 99-yard obstacle course
• Lift and drag 165-pound dummy
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid fence climb
• 500-yard run

*In-state laterals are exempt from taking the POPAT