SUMMARY:
Performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Incumbents are required to perform without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting both routine and complex emergency situations. Work is reviewed through observation, discussions, activity reports, and results obtained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 21 years of age; must be a US citizen; must have at minimum a high school diploma or GED equivalent; valid Arizona driver’s license; must not have been dishonorably discharged from the US Armed Forces.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Top qualifying candidates may be selected to participate in a panel interview, with final candidates subject to an extensive background check which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screening. Lateral applicants are exempt from the physical testing portion of the selection process.

All applicants will be required to submit copies of the following documents, which are part of the background investigation process, at time of application:

• High school diploma or GED
• DD214 (if applicable)
• Valid Arizona driver’s License
• Certified birth certificate or naturalization certificate

All applicants will be required to submit the following documents prior to hire:

• Legal actions (e.g., marriage license, divorce, name change, bankruptcy, etc.) required at time of hire.
• Official high school or college transcripts may be required at time of hire.
• Social Security Card required at time of hire
• Arizona Driver’s License required at time of hire