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PATROL OFFICER

 

Salary Range is $19.05 - 28.58 DOQ

 

DEFINITION: 

 

Under general supervision, performs routine to complex police patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, surveillance and related law enforcement duties.  

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

 

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  (This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

 

 

How to Apply

Step 1
Complete a Town of Wickenburg Job Application, a police background questionnaire and an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board application.

Step 2
Mail or bring your application to:

Town of Wickenburg

155 N. Tegner Street, Suite A

Wickenburg, AZ  85390

Questions?  Call (928) 684-5451 x522 or e-mail us at . 

A resume can be attached to your application, however a resume alone will not be accepted.

 

TASKS: 

 

Patrols neighborhoods, streets, residential, business and other areas; performs traffic control, security, surveillance and/or other functions; assesses situations and circumstances; responds to routine and emergency calls; handles criminal, domestic and other types of calls; conducts investigations; arrests and detains suspects; identifies witnesses; interviews, assesses and gathers information from witnesses, participants and others involved; determines appropriate action to be taken; issues and/or recommends issuance of citations, complaints and/or other appropriate legal processes;  drafts and submits detailed reports;  prepares cases for court;  as required, testifies in court.

 

Responds to inquiries and requests for information and/or assistance; assists business owners, property owners, residents, visitors and others with general to specific law enforcement, safety, protection, community policing and other inquiries.

 

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: 

 

¨       Knowledge of applicable local, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, Town of Wickenburg policies and procedures, departmental policies and procedures and other governing documents.

¨       Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.

¨       Knowledge of the techniques associated with investigation, interviewing and report writing.

¨       Knowledge of court processes and legal terminology.

¨       Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying a variety of complex, often conflicting information sources, operational policies and procedures, guidelines and directives.

¨       Skill in analyzing and assessing complex situations and circumstances.

¨       Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and determining needs.

¨       Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the general public and others having business with the Town of Wickenburg. 

¨       Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

A high school diploma or GED AND successful completion of field training exercises.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must be able to obtain and maintain Arizona Police Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T) certification within three (3) months of hiring.

 

Must demonstrate continued proficiency in the use of weapons, restraint techniques, surveillance procedures and other aspects and tools/equipment used in law enforcement.

 

Must to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License.

 

May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, extreme weather conditions and other hazards associated with law enforcement.

 

Will be required to work a rotating shift schedule that includes working outside normal work hours.

 

May be required to lift and/or carry people, heavy, bulky supplies, materials, and/or other items weighing up to 165 pounds.

 

Must complete a town job application, a police background questionnaire and an Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board application.

 

Job Code:          2110

FLSA:               Non-Exempt