Police Aide

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Law Enforcement Senior Technician Police Aide. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. The Police Aides are required to work a 4/10 schedule, which may include being assigned to various shifts (i.e., days, swings, nights). The position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

Note: A four-week Police Aide Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2027, for any Police Aide recruits hired through this recruitment process.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 362 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 287,945 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division consisting of three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Division, Operational Support Division, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement." We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment; and, the successful candidate must be able to do the following:

• Educate the public on compliance in area of assignment
• Investigate minor accidents, misdemeanor criminal violations
• Write reports, complete forms, and issue civil citations
• Utilize manual and mechanical traffic direction devices
• Walk around and navigate traffic collision sites and crime scenes
• Transport impounded items of evidence from crime scenes
• Frequently enter, exit, and drive departmental vehicles
• Provide motorists assistance, such as changing tires, jumpstarting vehicles, etc.
• Work in extreme weather conditions, such as, rain, heat, and cold
• Participate in training environments to increase personal protection and assault avoidance
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications

• Must possess a High School or GED equivalency.
• Must have 2-year of previous experience working in a public facing position where customer service was essential; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must be able to obtain a Level A Terminal Operator Certification from the Department of Public Safety within 6 months of hire.

Desired qualifications

• Previous work experience in a public safety or law enforcement setting is desired
• Previous work experience with law enforcement records, records management software, and database programs is desired

Supervision

Work is performed under the supervision of a division supervisor or manager. This position does not supervise others.

Application Process

• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submittal & Review
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Interview with Chief of Police

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, with a 4/10 work schedule, assigned to various shifts. A four-week Police Aide Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin in January, 2027, for any Police Aide recruits hired through this recruitment process. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 6 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.