Peace Officer (Recruit)

Salary : $27.57 - $33.77 Hourly

Location : Camp Verde, AZ

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 05

Department : Camp Verde Marshal's Office

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Reports To : : Camp Verde Marshal

General Purpose

LAW ENFORCEMENT, ARIZONA CERTIFIED PEACE OFFICER RECRUIT

This position requires attendance and successfull passing of an AZPOST approved Peace Officer Academy.

Under limited supervision, and consistent with general orders, performs general duty and investigative police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of investigation within the Law Enforcement Patrol Unit. Incumbents may be assigned to work on special assignments, which necessitate specialized abilities and knowledge. Special assignments can be of short or long duration and are subject to reassignment or cancelation at the sole discretion of the Town Marshal, who may assign officers for cross training purposes or for reasons of departmental efficiency.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Prevents and discovers commission of crimes; apprehends criminals and offenders; makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner that contributes to deterrence and solving of crimes. Answers calls / radio complaints involving traffic, fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls; secures accident and / or crime scene. Writes reports and completes forms and / or computer entries providing record of police activity and documentation for legal action reviewed by supervising personnel.
• Administers first aid, conducts preliminary investigations, gather evidence, identifies witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate; interviews witnesses and victims, gathers information and prepare detailed reports; prepares cases for trial, including review of information, preparing physical evidence, conferring with attorneys and testifying.
• Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures, weapons training, proficiency skills and related subjects.
• Performs other related, similar or logical duties as assigned or required.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This classification involves work that requires :

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job may change.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience :

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Major benefits for a full-time regular employee :

the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service.

40 hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service

40 hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service

Salary : $28 - $34