Police Officer-Recruit

Signing Bonus - $4,000*
Relocation Assistance
$68,745.69/Annually after successful completion of Police Academy
Testing Date: April 26, 2025

Patrols designated areas and enforces state laws and City ordinances.  Responds to emergency situations, educates the public regarding safety and security, and performs administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the following: 

• A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
• Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
• Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
• Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
• A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of IT professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:  

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

If these core values are on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Team Goodyear, come join us!   

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to test, and a review of AZPOST questionnaire is included in the screening process.   

*Minus taxes

PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2025 with check-in approx. at 5:45am and testing beginning shortly after Location - Goodyear Police Department , 11 N 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338     

All applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation.     The Goodyear Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). The physical fitness evaluation is designed to give the applicant a chance to demonstrate his/her physical condition. The physical evaluation consists of the following:   

• Run a 99-yard obstacle course
• Lift and drag 165-pound dummy
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid fence climb
• 500-yard run

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS: Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2025, Location: Goodyear City Hall    

All applicants passing the physical agility testing will be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel made up of, but not limited to, officers and employees of the police department.    Applicants will be evaluated on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, communication skills, demeanor, and appearance. Applicants unsuccessful in passing the oral board interview will be eligible to re-apply after approximately 60 days from the testing date.  

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION After successful completion of the oral board interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.    

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION Applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state licensed police polygraph examiner.  The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.  

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist.    

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
 

• Performs patrol duties by traveling through designated areas, searching for suspicious, hazardous or criminal activity, field interviewing suspected offenders, and making arrests.
• Responds to both routine and emergency calls including hazardous materials incidents by contacting the reporting person and witnesses, and determining the nature of call and action to be taken.
• Follows up on calls by locating suspects, victims, and witnesses, processing and booking suspects, completing report of the incident, submitting report to prosecutor and appearing in court.
• Educates the community by teaching classes at schools, conducting block watch meetings, making public presentations, and answering inquiries regarding legal and safety issues.
• Performs administrative duties by proposing, writing, and reviewing departmental policy, completing statistical reports, training officers, and participating in department/City process improvement teams.

• Formal Education/Knowledge:  Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience:  No experience needed.
• Certifications and Other Requirements:  Valid Arizona Operator’s Driver’s Licence, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and training Certification (AZ POST), and certified for CPR and First Aid.   Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test.
• Reading:   Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
• Math:   Work requires the ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing:   Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.
• Managerial:  Managerial responsibilities include regulating caseloads and course schedules.  Most officers are responsible for managing a specialty area, such as code enforcement, alarm ordinance, gang member tracking, etc.
• Budget Responsibility:  The employee prepares documents and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit of a department and may recommend budget allocations.
• Complexity:  Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.  Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:  The employee(s) in this position contact others within the organization.  These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the City which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision making authority for purchases or projects.  In addition, these employees work with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations.  Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee.   Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products.   Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.

12 Month Objectives:

Successfully complete a minimum of 14-week Field Training Program, which consists of demonstrating the ability to:
 

• Successful completion from a law enforcement training academy
• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.
• Learn the geography of the City of Goodyear by displaying an efficient response to calls for service.
• Learn and interpret laws, department policies and procedures, and City policies, together with the ability to use good judgment in its application as demonstrated in report writing and in citizen contact.
• Develop skill and display proficiency in the use of firearms as evidenced through training exercised.
• Deal with the public in a professional and community-oriented manner.
• Recollect names, faces and details on incidents in order to testify effectively in a court of law.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action under stressful situations as displayed in practical and training exercises.
• Issue appropriate parking, traffic, and criminal citations as demonstrated by properly completing the citations.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and supervisors by practicing good communication, support, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and pressed uniform as well as high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.
• Operate patrol vehicles in a safe, efficient manner by having no accidents, and practicing good driving habits.
• Successfully complete expectations of a police officer at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month reviews.

Salary : $68,746