Selection Process:
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include an oral board interview. Final selection is contingent upon a background check which includes:
- Fingerprinting
- Criminal background screening
- Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
- Credit check
- Polygraph
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment medical exam, and psychological evaluation. The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
For further information on eligibility, please contact Public Safety Human Resources at hrpublicsafety@scottsdaleaz.gov.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS WILL BE DONE VIA EMAIL.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
A valid driver license with no major driving citations in the last 39 months will be required.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.
Essential Functions:
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:
Interviews victims, witnesses, and reporting parties to obtain information necessary to conduct a complete and thorough investigation and compile a written police report.
Analyzes details of cases and produces accurate and detailed reports of crimes including, but not limited to: burglaries, auto thefts, fraud, forgery, identity thefts, threats, assaults, abuse, violations of court orders, harassment, shoplifts, thefts, criminal damage, missing persons, and runaways.
After compiling all of the necessary information for the assigned police report, enters the detailed information into a computerized report writing program.
Conducts area searches on foot or in a vehicle.
Investigates and reports both injury and non-injury motor vehicle collisions, issues accident related traffic citations, coordinates accident scenes, measures distances, makes calculations, draws diagrams, and testifies in court.
Identifies illegally parked vehicles and properly completes written warnings or citations.
Self-initiates pro-active activity when not assigned to other calls for service.
Creates accurate and detailed property inventories.
Answers questions, explains procedures, ordinances, laws and handles complaints.
Directs traffic in any type of weather condition.
Visually identifies roadway hazards and determines a safe action to remove them, including disabled vehicles.
Transports documents, property, and vehicles.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for extended periods of time while driving a motor vehicle maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
Move or drag up to 165 lbs. without assistance; carry up to 50 lbs. short distances without assistance.
Stand for extended periods in the roadway, in all kinds of weather conditions, while moving hands and arms above shoulders and operating a whistle.
Read and navigate using maps to find addresses for routine and urgent calls in a timely fashion.
Utilize two-way radio and mobile data terminal to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with Scene investigation and/or traffic control.
Measure distances and draws corresponding diagrams.
Perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
Apply first aid principles and practices.
Bend, stoop, or pick up traffic cones and other objects; climb barriers while carrying objects.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a marked police motor vehicle.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a mobile computer within a marked police motor vehicle.
Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, unpleasant odors, hazardous materials, and firearms.
Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions in a timely manner.
Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required.
Work shift work and overtime.
To review the entire job description, follow this link: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/hr/job-descriptions.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.
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