Police Officer Recruit

Police Academy Trainee

Responsible for attending the academy in preparation for becoming a sworn Police Officer and assisting with law enforcement and crime prevention work in a training capacity.

This is the non-sworn class in the police job family responsible for attending the police academy in preparation for becoming a sworn Police Officer.

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Learns the operations of the Police Department through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities.
• Attends the Police Training Academy and meets all standards.
• Assists with patrol under close supervision.
• Learns the coordination and conduct of investigatory work.
• Responds to calls under close supervision.
• Learns the methods of securing scenes of crime, administering first-aid, conducting arrests, and preparing detailed reports.
• Learns skills relevant to providing testimony as a witness in court.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Basic functions of a public safety operation

Customer service principles

Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities

• Solving problems and making sound decisions
• Maintaining physical and mental fitness
• Providing customer service
• Managing time effectively while remaining agile and flexible
• Building consensus and cultivating adaptability
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

High School Diploma or GED and must be a United States citizen. Must be age 21 prior to academy graduation; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

• AZPOST certification within the time specified by the Police Chief after hire
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License

Appointment subject to successful completion of extensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, physical agility examination, medical examination and drug test.

The broad range of benefits provided by the Town of Wickenburg are an important part of a total compensation package. Since not everyone has the same needs, the Town's benefit plans allow an employee to select the plans and levels of coverage that are right for each individual/family.

Health Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D and more...

Paid Leave:Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Comp Time

Retirement: PSPRS, Defined Contribution Plan

EAP

Wellness Program