LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer Position

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista'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. All 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.

Testing is scheduled on a monthly basis. Accommodation can be made for out of state applicants. Testing will be scheduled after you have submitted your application. In addition to your initial application, there are 2 forms that you will need to complete as part of the background packet: the AZPOST Personal History form and the SVPD Background Questionnaire. To complete the AZPOST Personal History form, register at my.azpost.gov and follow the instructions to complete the form. Once the form is completed, you will need to "share" it with the Sierra Vista Police Department. You will then be provided with a Form ID number. It is imperative that you provide us with that Form ID number by emailing it to View email address on click.appcast.io for us to be able to access your form. The SVPD Background Questionnaire is attached in fillable format. You can submit the completed copy when you arrive for testing or email to View email address on click.appcast.io. It is important that you are thorough and honest when filling out these forms. Explanations should be provided in full detail where necessary. If you have any questions, you can contact Recruiter Lilly Perry by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Tasks

Work normally consists of:

• Patrol activities within the city;
• Monitoring traffic for possible civil or criminal violations;
• Prevention and discovery of the commission of crimes;
• Apprehension of criminals and offenders;
• Making presence known throughout the community in a manner that contributes to the deterrence and solving of crime;
• Answering calls and complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, and service calls;
• Administering first aid and CPR;
• Securing crime scenes and conducting preliminary and full-scale investigations, except on major crimes;
• Gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, and issuing citations or making arrests, if appropriate;
• Interviewing witnesses, gathering information, preparing detailed reports, and preparing case files for court prosecution;
• Participating fully in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures;
• Testifying in court proceedings;
• Performing specialized duties on an assigned basis, such as serving as a School Resource Officer, a general or property crimes detective, Field Training Officer, Motor Unit Officer, Bike Unit Officer, K-9 Officer, Community Resource Officer, Community Response Team member, Tactical Unit member, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, emergency driving instructor, physical fitness instructor, and other positions TBD
• Participating in community service activities as a spokesperson for the department.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:

• Applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure;
• Departmental policies and procedures;
• Police methods, practices, and procedures, with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations; and
• Geography of the City of Sierra Vista and surrounding community, including the location of important sites.

Skill in:

• Dealing courteously and effectively with people;
• Applying good judgment and making operative decisions under pressure;
• Preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports;
• Administering first aid and CPR;
• The proficient use of all police equipment;
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.

Other Characteristics:

• Performing work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions;
• Performing the physical requirements of the work (e.g., run, and/or jump over rough terrain and obstacles; physically subdue and apprehend combative suspects; push or pull heavy objects and apply force with upper and lower body; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and turn; and sit and stand for extended periods of time);
• Maintaining a level of fitness to meet department standards;
• Qualifying annually with the department-issued sidearm; and
• Successfully completing annual firearms judgmental training.

Qualifications

Police officer candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of graduation from the police academy. Any candidate must be a United States citizen. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certification. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona driver's license at time of employment. Candidates must demonstrate: A. Per Arizona Administrative Code; Title 13; Rule 13-4-107 the applicant must successfully complete an AZPOST physical examination made by a licensed professional to include a review of the applicant's medical history. B. The physician shall order tests, obtain medical records, and require specialist or functional examinations and evaluations that the examining physician deems necessary to determine the applicant's ability to perform all the essential functions of the job of peace officer. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona. Candidates must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor criminal offense involving moral turpitude in Arizona or in any state or federal jurisdiction where the commission of such a criminal offense would be a misdemeanor as defined by the Arizona Revised Statutes. Candidates must not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. Candidates must be able to meet the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification requirements Candidates must not have: A. used marijuana within the past six (6) months; illegally possessed, or used marijuana for any purpose within the past six months. B. used marijuana while employed or appointed as a peace officer. Candidates must not have illegally: A. used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than marijuana within the past seven years; B. used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than for experimentation (The use of dangerous drugs or narcotics is presumed to be greater than experimentation if the use exceeds five (5) times total, or exceeds one time since the age of 21 years); C. sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale any dangerous drugs or narcotics; or D. used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer. Candidates must not have a pattern of abuse of prescription drugs. Candidates must not have been convicted of a violation of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for traffic laws and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three (3) years.

Certified Police officer that do not have a minimum of an associate degree or 60 college credits but have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience as an officer and a High School diploma or GED, will be hired in at 2% lower than the designated lateral appointment pay. If/ when an Associates degree is obtained, a onetime 2% pay increase will be received. All lateral candidates regardless of degree or credits will start at the Police Officer step pay 1 and will not receive the designated lateral appointment pay until they are AZPOST certified and completed the SVPD field training program. Certified Police Officers with 1.4 years or less experience who do not qualify for lateral appointment must possess the minimum of 60 college credits or an Associates degree. Candidates with 1.4 years or less experience will start at recruit pay until they are AZPOST certified and completed the SVPD field training program. Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted.

In addition to the minimum requirements (1-16), the successful candidate must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing process in order to proceed to the next phase: Physical Fitness Test Oral Board Interview Background Investigation Psychological Examination Polygraph Examination Drug Screening AZPOST Physical examination Please note this process could take three to six months to complete. AZ POST certified applicants must meet the established requirements of each phase in the testing