POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT-EMPLOYEE POSITION

Summary

Police Service AssistantLake Havasu City, AZPolice Service Assistant (Regular Employee Position)Salary: $19.23-$27.89Grade: CP4FLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Police Department/Patrol DivisionEmployment Status: Regular City EmployeeLake Havasu City is offering a rewarding public safety career: the Police Service Assistant, a regular City employee position. This role provides valuable experience supporting law enforcement operations while serving the community.Whether you're beginning your public safety career as a Police Service Assistant, you'll help deliver exceptional service to the community through non-emergency response, investigations, community engagement, and operational support.What You'll DoEvery day brings something different. In this role, you will:Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting partiesAssists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reportsConducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidencePatrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalismPatrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditionsIdeal Candidate for Police Service AssistantA genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public serviceHas or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcementStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGood attention to detail and ability to follow proceduresWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to confidentiality and professionalismMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.Special Qualifications:Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training ProgramLake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)Dental/VisionWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account/Health Savings AccountEmployer Provided Basic Life InsuranceOptional Additional Life InsuranceOptional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity11 Paid Holidays AnnuallyBereavement LeavePaid VacationShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityOpportunities for advancementArizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Optional Deferred CompensationTuition ReimbursementService AwardsLake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.

Job Description

Police Service AssistantLake Havasu City, AZPolice Service Assistant (Regular Employee Position)Salary: $19.23-$27.89Grade: CP4FLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Police Department/Patrol DivisionEmployment Status: Regular City EmployeeLake Havasu City is offering a rewarding public safety career: the Police Service Assistant, a regular City employee position. This role provides valuable experience supporting law enforcement operations while serving the community.Whether you're beginning your public safety career as a Police Service Assistant, you'll help deliver exceptional service to the community through non-emergency response, investigations, community engagement, and operational support.What You'll DoEvery day brings something different. In this role, you will:Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting partiesAssists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reportsConducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidencePatrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalismPatrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditionsIdeal Candidate for Police Service AssistantA genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public serviceHas or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcementStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGood attention to detail and ability to follow proceduresWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to confidentiality and professionalismMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.Special Qualifications:Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class.Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training ProgramLake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)Dental/VisionWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account/Health Savings AccountEmployer Provided Basic Life InsuranceOptional Additional Life InsuranceOptional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity11 Paid Holidays AnnuallyBereavement LeavePaid VacationShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityOpportunities for advancementArizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Optional Deferred CompensationTuition ReimbursementService AwardsLake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.