Police Officer Recruit

Under limited supervision, performs general or special duty police work. FLSA status: Non-exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. 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. 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. The City of Sierra Vista compensation details for the position of Police Officer are detailed below. Candidates hired with no prior law enforcement experience will be hired at the police recruit pay and will remain at that pay until they complete the academy, field training and their probation period of one year; at which time, they will be placed at the police officer pay, step 1 Police Recruit Starting Hourly Pay $28.85 Military Joint Service transcripts are accepted. Accepted credits must be indicated as L-lower, U-upper or G-graduate. Vocational credits are not accepted. Military joint service Official transcripts can be requested via the following links below: Military One Source – JST information Select -City of Sierra Vista as institution when ordering official transcripts. More information on military transcripts can be found at: American Council for Education – Military Guide Additional Info: Per Police Department policy, "Sworn Police Officers who live beyond thirty (30) miles of the corporate city limits will not be allowed to take home a city vehicle. Sworn Police Officers who reside wit #J-18808-Ljbffr