LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer

The City of Sierra Vista is looking for a Police Officer. This position is full-time and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary: $60,008.00 - $85,342.40 Annually

Location: City of Sierra Vista, Police Department, Sierra Vista, AZ

Definition & Essential Functions

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 two forms that you will need to complete as part of the background packet: the AZPOST Personal History form and the SVPD Background Questionnaire. It is imperative that you provide us with the Form ID number by emailing it to View email address on click.appcast.io for us to be able to access your form.

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 meet the following requirements:

• Be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of graduation from the police academy.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certification.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license at time of employment.
• Successfully complete an AZPOST physical examination.
• Not have been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona.
• 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.
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Meet the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification requirements.
• Not have been previously denied certified status, had a certification revoked, or have current certified status under suspension pursuant to AZ POST Section R13-4-109.
• Not have used marijuana within the past six (6) months; illegally possessed, or used marijuana for any purpose within the past six months.
• Not have illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than marijuana within the past seven years.
• Not have a pattern of abuse of prescription drugs.
• 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.

Benefits

The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Medical Insurance: City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
• Dental Insurance: City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
• Short-Term Disability: City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
• Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
• Other Benefits: City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
• Retirement: City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%. Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS. All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
• Vacation: Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
• Additional Time Off/Sick Leave: Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
• Holidays: Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.