Police Officer - Lateral

Salary : $72,860.00 - $101,640.00 Annually
Location : 373 E. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 16-00251
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Please note: We are accepting applications for Certified Officers ONLY. You must be AZPOST certified or Certified in another state in order to apply for this position.


All applicants must possess a current AZ POST certification and have no misconduct associated with their certification. Peace officers serving honorably in another state are eligible to apply but must pass the AZ POST waiver test in lieu of attending an Arizona peace officer academy. Testing consists of a physical agility examination (POPAT), AZ POST daytime pistol qualification, oral board and command staff interview. There is no written examination.

Upon completion of this recruitment process successful candidates will be placed on a hiring list for Certified Officers. Offers of employment will be made based upon the needs of the department. Placement on the eligibility list will not be a guarantee of employment with the City of Casa Grande.

NOTE: Salary posted is subject to final approval and will be effective July 1st.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs standard police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties.

• Patrols assigned areas and provides security and crime prevention, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons, identifying and addressing repetitive problems or crimes; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Patrols the City to respond to citizens' requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety; maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and Municipal Code.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases.
• Completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Arrests law violators; transports and processes suspects, victims and prisoners; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces orders of protection.
• Responds to mental health calls for service and assists with arranging services and transportation with mental health providers.
• Represents the City Police at court hearings; prepares reports and testifies in court cases.
• Investigates crimes and accidents as required; secures and processes crime and accident scenes; identifies and collects evidence.
• Presents education and information through community and school awareness projects; counsels citizens on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
• Assists other Police personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
• Participates in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
• May work special assignments such as Special Investigations, Training Officer, K9, SWAT School Resource Officer, and/or Traffic Enforcement Officer
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements


High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one (1) year of related work experience. Must currently have Peace Officer Certification either Arizona or out of state.

Supplemental Information
Note: Arizona Certified Police Officers will not be required to take the written test but will be required to participate in the Physical Agility testing and AZ POST firearms qualification.

AZ POST Certification Packet:
All applicants must complete an Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) Minimum Qualifications for Peace Officer certification packet. You may complete this packet online and provide the department with your packet number.


Employment Preference Points for Veterans and Handicapped Persons:
To qualify for Employment Preference Points, you must turn in your completed and signed Employment Preference Points form and the required documentation, as stated on the form, the night of the written test. Certified Officers must turn in his/her documents at the Physical Agility testing.


Please Note: Points will be added to overall scoring.


Click here to download Employment Preference Points form:


If you have questions or would like more information on the City of Casa Grande Police Department, please contact Sergeant Curtis Kieser at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


All applicants will be required to take a polygraph and pass a criminal background check.

Benefits offered to Lateral Police Officers

• Ten (10) Paid Holidays and one (1) Floating Holiday Each Year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • You will start accruing after your first pay check (6.16 hours and this goes up annually and maxes at 10.31 hours per pay check)
  • PTO accrual caps at 600 hours
  • NEW - Lateral Officers will be front loaded forty (40) hours of PTO effective their date of hire
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (United Health Care)
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Commuting Insurance
• Retirement Plans (PSPRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Optional - The City does not contribute to this
• 401K Roth IRA
  • Optional - The City does not contribute to this
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• School Involvement Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
  • Must be employed for one year to qualify
  • Maximum of $5,000 per calendar year for approved classes

The City does not hire at the top of the range. Candidate may start above the beginning of the range depending on qualifications.
The City of Casa Grande is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a general summary of benefits afforded City of Casa Grande employees. The information contained herein is not exhaustive, is not a contract, and is subject to change at any time without notice. Specific current benefit information is available from the Human Resources department. Questions about this information should also be addressed to the Human Resources department. This information generally applies to regular full and part time employees.
HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE: The first of the month following 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for insurance coverage. The cost of employee health, vision and dental insurance is paid by the City. Employees may cover eligible dependents with the City paying one-half of the expense and the employee paying one-half.
LIFE INSURANCE: The city covers the cost of employee life insurance coverage. Employees earning more than $20,000 per year have a life insurance benefit of 50% of their annual salary .The basic employee life insurance benefit for employees earning less than $20,000 per year is $10,000.


SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: The City allows several types of supplemental insurance offered by companies to employees through payroll deduction. The City does not endorse these products, which include supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, cancer, intensive care, legal services and identity theft.


WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: All City employees are covered for on-the-job injuries through worker's compensation insurance. Premiums for this coverage is paid by the City and are based on payroll.


COMMUTING INSURANCE: Employees are automatically covered when traveling to and from work in the event of catastrophic injuries resulting from an accident.


RETIREMENT PLANS: City employees are assisted in planning for retirement in several ways. All employees, except firefighters, contribute a mandated percentage of their gross wages to the Social Security System and a Medicare tax, which is also matched by the City. In addition, all regular City employees are enrolled in a retirement plan, Public Safety Retirement for police officers and firefighters, and the Arizona State Retirement System for all others. The employee and City contribution rates are as follows:


Plan Employee Contribution City Contribution
State Retirement 12.22% 12.22%
Public Safety (Police) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
Public Safety (Fire) Depends on membership date into Retirement System


457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: The City also offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation. The City does not match employee contributions.


SHEAKLEY FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Qualified expenses, such as dependent insurance premiums, dependent care and health care expenses can be deducted directly from your paycheck and claimed for reimbursement when used. These deductions are taken before taxes, reducing your taxable income.


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential counseling to employees and their immediate family members.


LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM: Employees enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System pay premiums to be covered by the System's Long-Term Disability Program (LTD). Benefits are provided to qualified members who are unable to work due to a disability after six months.


HOLIDAYS: The City of Casa Grande observes ten holidays each year, including one floating holiday.


PAID TIME OFF: All regular, full-time and eligible part-time employees will accrue/earn Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on the employee's first day of employment with the City. Employees are eligible to utilize accrued/earned PTO immediately. There is an annual graduated accrual schedule, capping at 12 years. Regular part-time employees who work less than full-time but more than 1040 hours per year shall accrue PTO at a rate of 3.077 hours per pay period worked.

FAMILY DEATH LEAVE: The City has a policy, which allows time away from work in the event of the death of a family member as defined by our Personnel Policy.


MILITARY LEAVE: The City grants military leave in accordance with the provisions of State law.


JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve as a juror shall be entitled to leave according to the provisions of the Personnel Policy.


FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): Eligible employees are granted up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period according to the law.


PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT: Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into checking or savings accounts at their bank through the direct payroll deposit plan offered by the City.


CREDIT UNIONS: City employees may participate in credit union membership through payroll deduction. Local credit unions have payroll deduction slots and employees may make savings or checking account deposits or have loan payments deducted through payroll deduction authorization.


SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM: Each month, employees may request and take two hours off with pay to volunteer their time in classrooms or at other qualified school programs. Employees do not need to have children in school to participate in this volunteer program. A School Involvement Program form must be filled out by the employee and signed by a teacher or administrator from the school in which the volunteer activity took place.


UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT: Equipment and uniforms provided to employees varies by department.
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Are you currently employed as a Certified Police Officer in Arizona or another state?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, what state did you obtain your certification?
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If you have been certified as a Police Officer in another state, did you leave in good standing?

• Yes
• No

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If you completed your AZPOST packet online, please provide the number or code below. If not, please go to my.azpost.gov to complete the packet. Once completed, please share your packet with the Casa Grande Police Department online.
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