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Police Recruit
JOB OBJECTIVES
Assist in
law enforcement and crime prevention work in a training
capacity; patrol, with assigned Police Officer, a designated
area for the prevention of crime and the maintenance of law
and order; and, assist in investigative work and other
special assignments, including working in the radio room in
a training capacity.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive
immediate supervision from a Police Sergeant. Exercise no
supervision.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES - May include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Learn
operations of the Police Department first-hand through
observation and participation in a wide variety of police
activities; serve in a training capacity while attending the
Police Academy. Patrol City in radio-equipped car with a
certified Police Officer in a training capacity; assist in
preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances,
prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death, and other
criminal incidents as assigned. Under the guidance of a
certified Police Officer, coordinate and conduct complete
and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles
and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes
involving vice, gambling, and narcotics violations. Patrol
the City with a certified Police Officer in a training
capacity and respond to calls related to traffic incidents
and other required emergencies; observe, monitor, and
control routine and unusual traffic conditions as assigned.
Assist with the collection and preservation of evidence at
accident scenes; learn to lift fingerprints, draw sketches,
and take photographs. Assist in serving warrants and
subpoenas; learn laws and procedures required for processing
warrants; assist in retrieving and requesting information
involving arrests and subpoenas. Maintain contact with
citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and
preserve good relationship with the general public.
Administer first aid as necessary. Perform related duties,
as assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE - needed to
complete position accountabilities
Knowledge of:
Basic
functions of a public safety operation.
Ability to:
Learn police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime
prevention, traffic control, investigation, and
identification techniques, equipment, police records and
reports, and first aid techniques. Learn criminal law and
criminal procedure with particular reference to the
apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing
misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence
pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of
evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Observe accurately
and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Learn
to use and care for firearms. Think and act quickly in
emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio
system. Demonstrate physical fitness by successfully
meeting the minimum requirements in the 1.5 mile run,
sit-ups, push-ups, flexibility, leg press, bench press, and
other job related physical fitness testing.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of experience and training
that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
No experience is required.
Training:
Equivalent to the
completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by additional
specialized training (or college-level course work) in law
enforcement or a related field. Associate of Arts or
Sciences degree is desirable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in
excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity correctable to 20/40 or better.
Work Environment:
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions: No
effective protection from weather. Position may be subject
to extreme heat or cold for periods of more than one hour.
Position is subject to noise and/or vibration. Position is
subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts,
mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
License or Certificate:
Ability to obtain appropriate Police certification issued by
the Arizona Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid
Arizona driver's license.
FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 4/00 |
