Police Officer - Lateral

Salary: $27.84 - $34.78 Hourly
Location : Maintenance and Security - 6680 S Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Staff
Job Number: 2026-HR-YR-H10782-00404
Department: DPS Operations
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Grade: 05


We're excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
Starting Rate: hourly depending on years of experience. 2:1 credit for years of experience to incoming pay rate.

The Police Officer is the second level of a six-level public safety - police officer series. Incumbents perform commission full performance level police officer duties in controlling and analyzing crime scenes, establishing and maintaining order, identifying and enforcing campus violations, and conducting proactive public relations with students, the public, and employees. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer in Training by certification as an Arizona Peace Officer and responsibility working independently on an assigned shift. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Corporal which has squad leader responsibility over Community Service and Police Officers.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with students, the general public, and employees while patrolling college properties in an effort to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations
• Respond to public safety emergencies, complaints, concerns or questions and administer proper procedures to ensure public safety
• Conduct crime investigations
• Enforce parking regulations, control and direct traffic
• Inspect and maintain the security of college buildings and facilities
• Provide public assistance needs such as: jump starting and unlocking vehicles; escorting individuals; and, promulgating special announcements
• Prepare applicable crime and incident reports for an assigned shift
• Respond to and conduct traffic accident investigations
• Participate in community service activities
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma and
• Current Arizona driver's license and
• Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified and
• Minimum age of 21 and
• Must be a U. S. citizen

Additional Information:

This hiring process will include an in depth background check. Your fingerprints will be used to check against the criminal history records of the FBI. If not selected for employment you have the right to challenge the results of this check directly with Arizona DPS and the FBI according to the Privacy Act of 1974.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Law enforcement principles and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Homeland security and organizational safety practices
• Defensive tactics
• Firearm usage and justification
• First aid principles
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations
• Analyzing complex and stressful situations
• Balancing multiple priorities
• Public speaking
• Using firearms
• Using defensive tactics
• Conducting interviews and interrogations
• Maintaining personal control
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.


Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, vibrations, fumes, odors, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.


Human Resources Contact Information:

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page
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**Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02


**This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03


**You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04


**All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05


Some questions in this section are used to evaluate eligibility and determine whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses should be accurate and complete.These questions are intended to assess job-related qualifications.

• Yes, I understand
• No, I would like to withdraw my application from this process

06


Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant Certificates or Vocational Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Terminal or Doctoral Degree

07


How many years of experience do you have in law enforcement?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7-9 years
• 10+ years

08


Are you Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certified?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

Required Question