Non Certified/Certified Police Officer

Job Title: Non Certified/Certified Police Officer

Salary range: $19.75-$22.31 DOE

Location: Willcox, AZ

Department: Public Safety

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement functions including patrol, investigation, crime prevention, and community relations for the City of Willcox Police Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Patrols assigned City streets and neighborhoods to ensure the safety, security and protection of the community.
  • Drives a marked patrol unit and/or patrols on bicycle to deter, observe, and investigate criminal activity.
  • Assists with preventing the commission of crimes and maintaining civil order.
  • Conducts a variety of patrol functions to create a visible presence in the community and provide assistance to the public; monitors home and building security after hours and when residents are away.
  • Responds to criminal, traffic and civil calls for service including assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, robberies, and automobile accidents.
  • Apprehends and arrests perpetrators who have committed criminal offenses.
  • Monitors traffic for speed/traffic violations; conducts traffic stops, informs drivers of traffic violations, and issues traffic citations accordingly; detains and arrests individuals that are creating a risk for themselves and others on the roadways.
  • Responds to and investigates traffic accidents; directs traffic at accident scenes to assisting in preventing further accidents or injuries from occurring.
  • Prepares and submits daily reports documenting criminal activity and traffic accidents.
  • Provides assistance to other agencies regarding accidents, warrants for arrest, and domestic dispute calls for service.
  • Assists other Police Officers with calls for service.
  • Maintains all assigned departmental equipment, vehicles and supplies.
  • May assist with training new Police Officers and/or serve on DUI Task Forces as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and one (1) year experience as a sworn Police Officer; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Must be 21 years old.

Certifications/Licenses Required: AZ POST Peace Officer Certification and a valid Arizona Driver’s License are required.

**Applicants who do not have AZ Post Certification must successfully complete the AZ Post Academy.

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