Police Officer

Glendale Police Department is recruiting for the City of Glendale Police Officer positions. The department serves a diverse community of over 255,000 residents and offers a wide range of patrol and specialized assignments. Applicants may be assigned to a patrol division for the first two years and then pursue specialty roles such as SWAT, K‑9, Detective, or Training. Essential Functions Patrol assigned area of the City by automobile, motorcycle, foot, or bicycle to prevent crime and enforce all applicable criminal, traffic, liquor, and City Ordinance laws. Respond to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations. Respond to general public service calls for civil or societal issues. Secure the scene of a crime; make arrests; book prisoners. Respond to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigate traffic accidents; detect impaired drivers; administer first aid; direct traffic and request medical assistance. Prepare accurate incident reports. Participate in problem‑oriented policing by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring results. Perform suicide prevention interventions; transport mentally ill patients; conduct surveillance operations. Investigate property and personal crimes; gather evidence; preserve scenes; prepare cases for prosecution. Provide training on gang‑related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, weapon handling, and other related topics. Write and execute search warrants. Serve court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders. Select, direct, train, and maintain canines. Appear in court as the State’s witness and deliver testimony. Provide police services at special events. Present public relations programs to school children and adults; participate in community functions. Perform personnel functions in recruitment, training, and record keeping. Perform squad supervisory duties as required; maintain police supplies at stations. Perform specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. High school graduate or equivalent and an active Arizona POST certification. At least 21 years of age (or will be 21 by graduation). Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license; drivers’ license must be current, unexpired, and not revoked or suspended. ACJIS Terminal Operators Certification. Must continuously meet all the requirements and standards of AZPOST. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on City business must possess and retain a current, valid State of Arizona class‑appropriate driver’s license and maintain acceptable driving records. Compliance with all required AZPOST training and record‑check procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods. Federal, State, and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations. General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities. Problem‑oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources. Methods of patrol, criminal, and traffic investigations. Use of police equipment including vehicles and weapons. Use of computers, electronic, and audio equipment. Use of crime scene evidence collection equipment. Analyze situations, maintain composure, and make effective and reasonable decisions. Remember names, faces, and incident details. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective relationships with community members. Document facts and circumstances of incidents accurately. Correctly identify crime elements and record them for prosecution. Operate law‑enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems. Special Requirements Valid Arizona driver’s license with no suspensions. Compliance with all AZPOST requirements and standards. Completion of required training and licensing checks for motor vehicle operations on City business. Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale’s EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale’s Human Resources & Risk Management Office. Benefit information is outlined here: #J-18808-Ljbffr