Police Officer

Responsibilities Glendale Police Officers perform general and specialized police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, detection and arrest of violators, crime prevention, community services or other specialized assignments of comparable responsibility. Patrol assigned area of the City, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances. Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations. Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems. Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners. Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance. Prepares reports to accurately document information. Participates in problem‑oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results. Performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients; performs surveillance operations. Performs a variety of general and specialized criminal investigations involving property and persons crimes; gathers evidence; preserves crime scene; prepares cases for prosecution. Provides training on gang‑related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, impact weapons and other related police topics. Writes and executes search warrants. Serves court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders. Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines. Appears in court as the States witness and delivers testimony. Provides police services at various special events in the City. Presents public relations programs to school age and adult groups; presents other programs and participates in community functions. Performs assigned personnel functions in the area of recruitment, training and record keeping. Performs squad supervisory duties as required; maintains police supplies at stations. Performs specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling. Performs other related duties as assigned. Police Officer Recruit High school graduate or equivalent. Police Officer High school graduate or equivalent and have an active Arizona POST Certification. Knowledge of Principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods Federal, State and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities Problem oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources Methods of patrol, criminal, and traffic investigations Skill in The use of police equipment which includes vehicles and weapons The use of computer, electronic, and audio equipment The use of crime scene evidence collection equipment Ability to Analyze situations, maintain composure, make effective and reasonable decisions Remember names, faces, and details of incidents Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work Clearly and concisely document the facts and circumstances of a law enforcement incident Correctly identify the elements of a crime and accurately record them in a police report for purposes of prosecution Operate law enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems Special Requirements Be at least 21 years of age; except that a person may attend an academy if the person will be 21 before graduating. ACJIS Terminal Operators Certification. AZPOST Police Officer Certification. Must continuously meet all the requirements and standards of AZPOST. Valid Arizona Driver's License – any employee operating a motor vehicle on City business must possess and retain a current, valid State of Arizona class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on City business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on City business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale’s EEOP Utilization Report or upon request from the City of Glendale’s Human Resources & Risk Management Office. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Glendale (AZ)