What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Recruit) position at City of Avondale, AZ?

Salary : $65,852.80 - $97,302.40 Annually

Location : Avondale, AZ

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00252

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS

Step One $31.66

The City of Avondale is looking for career-oriented applicants who desire to be a Police Officer for the City of Avondale. The successful candidates must be individuals who share the values of the Avondale Police Department. They must display the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards and must be team-oriented with a high level of maturity and personal responsibility. Applicants must display cultural awareness and sensitivity. This position requires personal dedication to Community Policing Concepts and how it applies to the community.

What is the Application Process?

Submit an Application online

Submit an Application online by 01 / 21 / 2025 at : www.avondaleaz.gov / careers

T ake a Written Exam (approximately 3.5 hours)

You will receive an email with instructions on how to take your written exam if you are being considered to move on to the next steps. The deadline to complete the NTN Exam is February 4, 2025.

The written exam (NTN test) will be waived if the applicant has successfully completed and passed 64 college credit hours from an accredited school. Transcripts must be provided with your background packet. If you are eligible to have the written exam waived, please email Natalie Kurdoghlian at nkurdoghlian@avondaleaz.gov and let her know that you are eligible to have the written exam waived.

Important : If you have taken the NTN Police Officer Written Exam within the last twelve (12) months (since 01 / 14 / 2024) and "passed" (the minimum acceptable written exam scores of Reading 70, Writing 70), you must submit your written exam results to the City of Avondale Police Officer Job Opportunity on the NTN website (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com) for $12.00. FYI : The National Testing Network (NTN) offers an online practice written exam for $24.95.

Submit a Background Packet

Complete the Avondale Police Department Applicant Background Questionnaire. This will be provided by email by the Avondale Police Department.

Complete the AZPOST Personal History Questionnaire on the following link : my.azpost.gov (my.azpost.gov), and share your ID # with Avondale Police Department. The Authorization for Release of Information must be downloaded and notarized by a Notary Public and turned over to the Avondale Police Department.

Attend a Chief's Interview

For applicants who pass the written exam or qualify for a waived NTN exam, the Avondale Police Department will schedule a Chief's Interview by invitation and will be scheduled via a phone call.

Applicants must be able to pass a physical agility test .

The Avondale Police Department will schedule the physical fitness exam on a date to be determined. The Avondale Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT : ).

All applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. The physical evaluation consists of the following :

99-yard obstacle course

Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.

Body Drag

Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet.

6-foot chain link fence

Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over the fence, and continue running another 25 yards.

6-foot solid fence climb

Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over the fence, and continue running another 25 yards.

500-yard run

Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).

Important Physical Fitness Test Instructions :

Bring your own water and wear proper clothing, such as running shoes, socks, a t-shirt, shorts, etc. Avoid jewelry, glasses, and hats. Casual observers are not allowed to enter the testing area. MP3 players, iPods, or other music devices are not allowed during the physical agility test. No entry will be allowed to the physical agility test without a photo ID. The best-qualified applicants will be selected to attend the Phoenix Regional Police Academy (PRPA) or another Arizona-accredited Police Academy of the Avondale Police Department's choosing as an Avondale Police Recruit. Upon successfully completing an academy, the Field Training Officer phase begins.

Essential Functions

Patrols designated areas and responds to calls for service by the public. Investigates crimes and crime scenes. Writes reports, testifies in court, trains, and supervises as required.

Responds to calls for service by contacting complainants and suspects, conducting investigations, gathering information, completing interviews, documenting facts, making arrests when necessary, and writing reports.

Patrols designated areas by operating the patrol vehicle / motorcycle, walking, observing, watching for traffic violators, and providing customer service.

Conducts crime investigations by locating physical evidence, victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering statements, investigating the crime scene, coming to a conclusion about the crime, and making arrests when necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned by testifying in court, holding training sessions, acting as detention / booking officer, assisting other bureaus, serving warrants, and conducting some supervisory tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Existing knowledge of the use of force, application of criminal law, constitutional law, and current tactics used in law enforcement is preferred.

Must be 21 years of age by Police Academy (20 weeks) graduation. Valid Arizona Operator's Driver License by the time of hire. Must be a United States citizen. No previous experience is required.

Successful completion of an Arizona Police Academy and Arizona Police Officers Standards and Training (AZPOST) Certification.

Above average physical conditioning : includes running, climbing, crawling, and possessing the ability to pass and maintain an entry-level officer's physical fitness requirements.

Supplemental Information

All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing the following :

A comprehensive pre-employment background, including fingerprinting by the Avondale Police Department.

A polygraph examination.

A Chief's Interview.

A psychological examination.

AZ POST medical exam and drug screen.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 623-333-2200.

Automatic Disqualifiers :

The Avondale Police Department and / or AZPOST will automatically disqualify any individual who has / is :

Been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces

Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona

Been previously denied law enforcement certified status or has their current law enforcement certified status revoked or under suspension

Not a U.S. citizen

Illegally possessed or used marijuana within the past two years

Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics other than for experimentation. The use of an illegal drug is presumed NOT to be for experimentation if : The use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, exceeds a total of 5 times or exceeds one time since the age of 21 Illegally used marijuana while employed or appointed as a Peace Officer

Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed or appointed as a Peace Officer

Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale any dangerous drugs or narcotics

Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years . Examples include : cocaine, crack, methamphetamine (crystal meth or speed of any kind), anabolic steroids, except prescriptions only or FDA approved over the counter preparations

Illegally possessed or used all steroids, including anabolic-androgenic steroids and corticosteroids within the past t hree years , except prescriptions only or FDA approved over the counter preparations

Had a pattern of abusing prescription medications

Been convicted or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for traffic laws and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years

Had your Arizona Driver's License suspended as a result of excessive traffic violations or any other act that would automatically suspend your license, or received a suspected license from any other state as a result of similar circumstances

Been previously employed as a law enforcement agent and since committed or violated a federal, state, or city law pertaining to criminal activity

Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statute

Lied during any stage of the hiring process

Falsified the background questionnaire or application

The City of Avondale offers a competitive total compensation package.

For detailed information on the City of Avondale's benefits visit

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

Not completed High School

High school or GED

Associates or Vocational Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree or Higher

I understand I must be at least 21 years of age by the completion of a Police Academy.

I can obtain a valid Arizona Operator's Driver License by the time of hire.

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