Police Officer (Lateral)

Summary

Job DescriptionThe City of Avondale is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Join the City of Avondale Police Department and bring your experience to a growing, community-focused agency.To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility.Hiring ProcessEmployment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:NeoGov ApplicationPhysical Agility Test (if applicable)Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable)Comprehensive Background Investigation and FingerprintingPolygraph ExaminationPsychological EvaluationChief's InterviewAZPOST Medical Exam and Drug ScreenEssential FunctionsEnforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties. Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise.Additional Functions Of The Position IncludePatrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.Minimum QualificationsIn-State Lateral Applicants:Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standingMust be at least 21 years of ageMust be a U.S. citizenHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hireNo felony convictionsThe Physical Agility Test (PAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsedOut-of-State Lateral Applicants:Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certificationMust have a minimum of one year of active patrol experienceMust successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations:Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination)Tactical driving qualificationThe Physical Agility Test (PAT)Must be at least 21 years of ageMust be a U.S. citizenHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hireNo felony convictionsContact InformationHuman Resources Departmenthr-recruitment@avondaleaz.govAvondale Police Department RecruiterrecruitmentAVPD@avondaleaz.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe City of Avondale is seeking motivated, community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer (Lateral). Join the City of Avondale Police Department and bring your experience to a growing, community-focused agency.To be considered a Lateral applicant, you must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in your state and provide proof of current certification. Please review the minimum qualifications below to determine eligibility.Hiring ProcessEmployment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:NeoGov ApplicationPhysical Agility Test (if applicable)Arizona POST waiver process (if applicable)Comprehensive Background Investigation and FingerprintingPolygraph ExaminationPsychological EvaluationChief's InterviewAZPOST Medical Exam and Drug ScreenEssential FunctionsEnforces Arizona state laws and City ordinances while providing quality customer service to the Avondale community. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducts criminal investigations, promotes public safety through education, prepares reports, testifies in court, and completes required training and administrative duties. Officers may also be assigned to specialized units requiring additional training and expertise.Additional Functions Of The Position IncludePatrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.Gather evidence, write detailed reports, and testify in court as needed.Arrest suspects and enforce local, state, and federal laws.Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.Perform additional duties such as warrant service, traffic enforcement, training, and booking.Minimum QualificationsIn-State Lateral Applicants:Must be Arizona POST certified and in good standingMust be at least 21 years of ageMust be a U.S. citizenHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hireNo felony convictionsThe Physical Agility Test (PAT) is waived for in-state lateral officers who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsedOut-of-State Lateral Applicants:Must have successfully completed a certified or accredited police academy in their state and provide proof of current certificationMust have a minimum of one year of active patrol experienceMust successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver process, including required written and proficiency examinations:Firearms qualification (day and night shooting, target identification/discrimination)Tactical driving qualificationThe Physical Agility Test (PAT)Must be at least 21 years of ageMust be a U.S. citizenHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hireNo felony convictionsContact InformationHuman Resources Departmenthr-recruitment@avondaleaz.govAvondale Police Department RecruiterrecruitmentAVPD@avondaleaz.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr