POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Police)

Salary : $32.69 Hourly

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 25-00138

Department : POLICE

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Come join the Surprise Police Department where we value Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, High Quality Service, and Customer Focus

• The hiring salary is $32.69 per hour

THE PHYSICAL FITNESS (POPAT) AND WRITTEN TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR :

All Police Recruit applicants must attend to be considered for this recruitment. All qualified applicants will be notified of the testing time and location via email once your application has been screened for minimum qualifications. For detailed instructions please visit our website by clicking the following link : Police Recruiting Information

Applications will remain eligible for approximately six (6) months. Candidates may only test within the six (6) month eligibility period.

The City of Surprise offers comprehensive benefits including :

SUMMARY

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 assignments, in a training capacity.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or have successfully completed a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) examination.

Must complete 18 to 24 week basic training at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.

Must be 21 years of age prior to graduation from a basic training academy.

Must be a U.S. citizen. No job related experience is required. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include :

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The City of Surprise is an EEO / ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work / life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work / life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and / or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and / or a job offer to be rescinded.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

Will you be at least 20 years and 6 months of age at time of hire?

Applicants for this position may be eligible for Veteran's Preference Points pursuant to A.R.S. §38-492 and the Public Safety Veteran Recruitment policy.

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