What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral position at Town of Oro Valley?
Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) is accepting applications for lateral police officers.
To be considered a Lateral Police Officer applicant, you must hold a current AZPOST certification or out-of-state equivalent and preferably have three years of continuous police experience. Experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lateral incentives and signing bonuses are available depending on years of police experience. For more information on the specific incentives, visit www.joinovpd.com/Career-Paths/Police-Officers
Interested applicants are REQUIRED to complete an on-line application. Once complete, the applicant will receive an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies within five business days. The email will include a sign-on and instructions on establishing a secure online account. This account will serve the purpose of collecting information and documents required for the personal history questionnaire.
Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) now requires that ALL police officer applicants complete AZPOST’s electronic personal history questionnaire in addition to ALL law enforcement agency applications. Visit my.azpost.gov to create an account. Upon completion of AZPOST’s questionnaire indicate Oro Valley Police Department as your agency of interest. AZPOST will provide you a PIN. You are required to email the PIN to ovpdrecruiting@orovalleyaz.gov
Additional assessments include:
- Oral Board - Qualified applicants will be provided with the location and time of the oral board.
- Polygraph Exam
- Drug Screen
- Psychological Exam
- Medical Exam
Under general supervision, performs a variety of Police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances to maintain public safety within the community.
- Performs a variety of Police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service involving criminal activities and public complaints and concerns.
- Arrests suspects for criminal violations.
- Writes search warrants and serves orders of protection.
- Prepares reports, complaints and other related documents.
- Gathers evidence, verifies information pertinent to the investigation and assists in the resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.
- Maintains safe and orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances.
- Responds to threats, complaints, safety issues and hostile environments.
- Administers first aid and gives assistance to injured persons.
- Maintains proficiency in the use of hand guns, other department weapons and equipment and vehicles.
- May provide and teach crime prevention concepts and implementation techniques.
- Develops partnerships within the community to promote the prevention of crime and create a safe environment to enhance the quality of life and safety trends and establish public relations.
- May coordinates and prepare special events for crime prevention and education on law enforcement.
- May perform additional duties according to specialized area of assignment.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of applicable Town, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders and case law governing municipal law enforcement.
- Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern law enforcement trends and practices.
- Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
- Skill in the use of firearms, assigned weapons and first aid practices.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Must be of excellent character.
- United States citizen.
- At least 21 years old (at time of hire).
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Arizona driver's license (at time of hire).
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- If prior military, must have been honorably discharged.
- No unlawful use of marijuana within the last three years.
- No unlawful use of a narcotic drug or dangerous drug within the last seven years.
- No pattern of drug abuse.
- No felony convictions.
- Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Completion of police academy or currently enrolled in the Pima Community College Law Enforcement Academy.
- Must possess at the time of application a current AZPOST Certificate or equivalent out of state certification, current Pima Community College Law Enforcement Academy Certificate or verification of current enrollment in the Pima Community College Law Enforcement Academy.
- Successfully complete background investigation and polygraph examination.
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
Directions for Applying
if you experience any difficulties submitting your application please call 1-855-524-5627 for customer support.
The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.
Salary : $57,263
