Police Officer - Lateral (certified)

  • Full-Time
  • Marana, AZ
  • Town Of Marana
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
JOB
Please read job posting thoroughly! This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. Lateral definition: The following individuals will be eligible to apply for the Lateral position: Current AZ POST and Out of State Certified Peace/Police OfficersCurrent students at a local Law Enforcement Academy must apply to the Recruit process if not currently certified by 2/18/2021.Out of state laterals will be required to complete the AZ Post Waiver process found here: https://post.az.gov/certification-process/waiver-processMarana is the fastest growing community in Southern Arizona and the 2nd largest municipality in Pima County. The Town was recently recognized as one of the ten most successful cities in Arizona. Marana lies approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Commerce, Community, Heritage, Innovation and Recreation. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
  • Before you submit your application be sure to read through ALL of the information provided on this job posting as it contains important details. Please print for your records. ***NEW*** AZPOST Personal History applications must be completed online at my.azpost.gov. Before submitting your Town application, you must first register and/or log-in to your my.azpost.gov account. If this is your first time registering, follow the instructions to verify your account. Once logged in click on the box in the middle of your screen. It will take you back to the website and you will need to log-in again. You should now see the Personal History application. Once you’ve completed/updated the Personal History application make sure to share your application with “Marana Police Department”. Take note of your FormID number. You will need this number when you complete the Town of Marana application and will be asked for that number at the end "Supplemental Questions".If you are interested in working for an agency that strives to be the most well respected and highly regarded police department in Arizona, then you should apply to become a Police Officer with the Town of Marana. The Marana Police team is proud and honored to serve the community and maintain an unwavering dedication to ensure the safety and security of every person who lives or visits our Town. The Marana Police Department is comprised of 127 full time team members (96 commissioned officers and 31 civilians) and nearly 50 volunteers, providing safety and security to nearly 50,000 residents over 127 square miles. These dedicated men and women work together as a team to ensure our residents and visitors receive unparalleled police services. POLICE OFFICER LATERAL SALARY/BENEFITS: Placement within the Police Officer Pay Plan will be based on experience and within the pay range of $23.84/hour ($49,594/year) - $28.69/hour ($59,688/year). The Town of Marana also has a competitive benefits package. To view a summary of benefits click here: Town of Marana Benefits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Patrols assigned areas; enforces State and local laws and ordinances; maintains a community presence and/or responds to calls for service and takes appropriate actionResponds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other public safety emergenciesResponds to calls which include domestic incidents, burglaries, juvenile disturbances, health and welfare assists, civil stand by, business and residential alarms, thefts, civil protection orders, bomb threats, hazardous material spill and other public safety incidentsDetermines the existence of probable cause, identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody, or refers charges for review and prosecutionPrepares reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observedCompletes reports in a timely manner; conducts investigations, verbally interacts with witnesses, victims, suspects and offenders to obtain informationPerforms all work duties and assignments in accordance with the Town and Department policies and procedures.SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO: Acquire through training, knowledge of modern approved principles, practices and procedures of police work, state laws, city ordinances, first aid and the geography of the TownRead and interpret complex technical documents in English, prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reportsUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructionsAnalyze problems and have the potential to rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situationsObserve accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places, and judge situations and people accuratelyAchieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearmsShow initiative, alertness, integrity and reliabilityLearn standard operating procedures of a police radio and be proficient in the use of computersEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members in the organization, and deal courteously but firmly with the general publicUndergo strenuous physical conditioning

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must currently have AZ POST Peace Officer Certification or be an Out of State Certified Peace/Police Officer (out of state laterals will be required to complete the AZ Post Waiver process)High school diploma or GED equivalent.Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.Must be a U.S. citizen.Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire.See AZ P.O.S.T. website for details on eligibility requirements by going to the following website address: Certification Process: https://post.az.gov/certification-processSELECTION PROCESS: PHASE I Application: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Failure to follow instructions and submit a complete application with all of the required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification from further consideration.If you meet the minimum requirements, please complete an AZ POST Personal History application in addition to the online Town of Marana application.Visit my.azpost.gov to complete the AZ POST Personal History application. Make sure to share the application with “Marana Police Department”. Make note of your FormID number. You will be asked for that number on the Town’s application. For any issues or help needed with the my.azpost.gov site please contact: https://azpost.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/newYou may also attach the documents requested on the AZ POST application but it is not required at this time.Applications will only be received if submitted online.Applicant Orientation: All candidates will have the opportunity to meet with Town of Marana Police Officers to obtain further information and ask questions about the position. The orientation is scheduled for February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM. See details below: Topic: Police - Applicant OrientationTime: Feb 9, 2021 06:00 PM ArizonaJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82183473780 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)Meeting ID: 821 8347 3780This is an optional orientation. Registration or RSVP is not required.Please note there will not be a physical agility test for this process. Oral Board Interview/Chief's Interview Candidates that pass the initial application review will be invited to an oral board interview and Chief's Interview. The oral boards are tentatively scheduled the week of March 8th and Chief’s interviews are tentatively scheduled the week of March 15th.PHASE II Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted on candidates who are being considered for employment. This investigation will be based upon information supplied by the candidate and will include a polygraph examination. You must be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of your personal life may be explored. Conditional Job Offer: Finalists that pass the background investigation will be given a conditional job offer contingent upon passing a psychological exam, drug screen and medical exam. Based on positions available, the Police Department may place finalists on an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. These lists have no set expiration date. The Police Department can choose to exhaust the list at any time depending on the needs of the department. TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500 QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627. The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
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