Police Officer (Lateral-Recruit)

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7635489 GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, provides responsive and courteous police services in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, interventions, investigations, and traffic regulation duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. - Preserves the peace of the community through mediation, investigation, intervention, documentation, and arrest; utilizes all lawful means to improve the quality of life by reducing the fear and incidence of crime, recognizing and resolving problems, and protecting and serving the Citizens of Pinetop-Lakeside. - Patrols the Town to respond to requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and assure public safety. - Patrols and provide security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons. - Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. - Conducts interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel. - Enforces compliance with local, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances. - Investigates crimes and accidents; secures and processes crime and accident scenes and identifies and collects evidence within scope of authority. - Arrests, transports and books prisoners to detention facility. - Writes accident, incident and activity reports and completes required paperwork. - Maintains vehicle and equipment according to Department standards. - Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations. - Performs specialized functions in areas of expertise, including investigations, firearms instruction, field training officer, K-9, phlebotomy, School Resource Officer, and other special intervention and investigative teams. - Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved. - Performs other duties as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent and a clear criminal record required. Required Licenses or Certifications: Must be able to obtain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification and State of Arizona Drivers license. Required Knowledge of: - Town organization, operations, policies and procedures. - Town, county, state and Federal laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. - Basic criminal law on the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. - Basic criminal law on the rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, and search and seizure. - Law enforcement and investigation methods, practices, and procedures. - Principles of criminal justice records management. Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens. - Geography, roads, and landmarks of town and surrounding areas. Required Skill in: - Exercising controlled discretion in situa ions requiring diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgement. - Recognizing suspicious behavior patterns, mediating difficult situations, and using effective arrest and control techniques. - Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. - Interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations. - Identifying, collecting and preserving crime scene evidence. - Working as a team member with other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies. - Care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment. - Effective communication, both verbal and written. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, drugs, infectious and communicable diseases; required to physically restrain persons. Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. r