Police Officer - Certified

Job Title

Law Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement work associated with patrol, traffic enforcement, and investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess Arizona POST certification as a Peace Officer with no lapse of certified status and be in good standing with current or previous employer. Must be 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and meet or exceed the physical standards established by the Arizona P.O.S. T. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must be able to successfully complete an extensive background check, including a polygraph test, psychological evaluation and medical exam.

Examples of Duties

Patrols an assigned area of the Community in a radio-equipped vehicle checking businesses/residences, discovering/preventing criminal activities, and enforcing State/Community laws/ordinances.

Responds to calls involving automobile accidents, assaults, domestic disturbances, and other criminal activities/civil complaints to secure the scene, conduct preliminary investigations, and establish law and order.

Arrests, questions, and transports suspects and/or persons with outstanding arrest warrants to jail facilities.

Ensures that arrested persons are processed (booked) into jail in accordance with State and Federal guidelines and Police Department and jail procedures.

Prepares incident reports regarding all activities to facilitate preparation of prosecutable cases.

Secures/investigates crime scenes to ensure that the collection, preservation, and handling of physical evidence and property meets established professional and legal standards.

Gathers and records/preserves information and evidence.

Interviews/interrogates victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain and verify information pertinent to the investigation and resolution of a variety of criminal/potentially criminal incidents.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Knowledge of Ak-Chin Indian Community laws/ordinances to be enforced.

Knowledge of State, Federal, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances to be enforced.

Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices, including investigation, identification, patrol, traffic control, community/public relations, records management, report preparation, and custody of persons and property.

Knowledge of the equipment used in law enforcement, including weaponry, communications, and automotive equipment.

Knowledge of the location of streets and addresses in Ak-Chin and the surrounding area.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement agency and regulatory agency/organization staff, Community officials, criminal justice staff, and the public.

Skill in understanding and interpreting complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.

Skill in preparing reports documenting the facts and actions regarding criminal/civil incidents.

Skill in using a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment.

Skill in operating a motor vehicle.

Skill in communicating using a standard two-way radio.

Skill in conducting investigations of criminal activities.