POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT (Police)

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:

- SATURDAY JANUARY 11, 2025 - 

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:

- Paid Time Off                                                                     - 12 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time                                                                   - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
- Robust Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans              - Life Insurance paid by Employer 
- 1% Employer Contribution to 457 Deferred Comp         - Free On-Site Gym
- Retirement Plan/Pension                                                  - Employee Assistance Program
- A positive and Inclusive work culture                              - Award Winning Wellness Program 
- Employee Discounts, Event Tickets                                 - On- Site Cafe
- Employee Appreciation Events, Luncheons, Awards, and Recognition
- Mobile On-Site Health Screenings, Eye Exams, Flu Shots, Fitness, Nutritional Counseling, and more

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:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Drug Screen 
• E-Verify
• Pre-employment Physical Examination
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
  
  

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