Police Officer

Maricopa Community College district
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Police Officer Job ID: 317528 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $27.15 - $35.29/per hour DOE Grade 116 Work Schedule Varies Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us What's Currently Happening at Maricopa Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program). Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance One of the largest community college systems in the country 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers Benefits The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community. Benefits & Perks Options Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable) Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans Virtual: Reach a doctor 24/7 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program Employee assistance program (EAP) $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable) Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable) Revised summer work schedule Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program Employee recognition opportunities Public Service Loan Forgiveness Job Summary The Maricopa County Community College District Police Department invites highly motivated and professional law enforcement candidates to a new and exciting opportunity as a collegiate Police Officer - Lateral. The Police Officer - Lateral will report directly to a Police Commander or designated supervisor and performs general and specialized law enforcement, such as preserving public peace, protecting lives, property, and the rights of the public. This position will also enforce state statutory laws and acknowledge compliance with federal guidelines in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information A Lateral Officer is an experienced certified Peace Officer in good standing. In-State Applicants: A successful certified Arizona Peace Officer applicant will start the field training program upon being selected. Out of State Applicants: A successful out of state applicant will be required to take an AZPOST waiver exam prior to becoming a certified Peace Officer in Arizona and beginning the field training program. Upon notification, all qualified candidates that successfully pass the District Oral Board interview will then be required to submit the following additional items: AZPOST Background Questionnaire and Statement of Personal History Submission of this form will only be accepted in an electronic format through the online state portal system managed by AZ POST Candidates will need to log into https://my.azpost.gov/ to fill out and submit their AZ POST Background Questionnaire and statement of Personal History (PH) form Candidates will need to create an account with OKTA, and retain the registration number generated to their submission Please Note: Any applicant who does not possess current AZPOST certification (e.g.,out of state candidates or those with prior AZPOST certification) must submit one of the following documents by scanning and attaching the materials to the original application: Proof of prior Arizona Peace Officer certification for candidates previously certified by AZPOST such as an academy graduation certificate OR Proof of equivalent training through submission of the AZPOST Record of Equivalent Training (RET) form - to locate and download the form go to https://post.az.gov/record-equivalency-training Essential Functions Routinely interacts with, and provides assistance to members of the college community, visitors and allied first responders such as fire, medical and other police personnel. Unlocks rooms and buildings; assists allied criminal justice agencies in the service of criminal and subpoenas and other court orders Deters and prevents crime by patrolling buildings, facilities, properties, and other areas in the immediate vicinity of the Maricopa Community Colleges Responds to complaints or requests for assistance; investigates criminal activity and takes appropriate action. May be required to arrest, detain, or subdue a resisting offender using justified and reasonable force where appropriate; may conduct searches of persons, places and things, possibly seizing and impounding property and evidence, protects crime scenes Responds to calls for service including alarms, requests for medical assistance, critical incidents, traffic collisions, reports of criminal activity and other emergencies/non-emergencies Observes, reports and/or remedies unsafe or problem situations and assists in identifying health and safety hazards Conducts face to face interviews; observes, gathers, records, processes and preserves evidence Prepares detailed written reports; presents testimony and evidence in court; mediates disputes Directs traffic and/or parking activities; enforces motor vehicle operation and traffic regulations; assists motorists with vehicle problems Performs crowd control and civil emergency response duties Provides special services including providing personal welfare and money courier escorts Provides public awareness and community education presentations Trains and directs the work of non-certified Public safety Aides and other Public safety personnel Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and served for a minimum of one year as a solo police officer. And Must possess an active Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) peace officer certification and also have the following: Successfully graduated from a bona fide law enforcement training academy (Note: If candidate did not graduate at an academy certified by AZPOST, it must be demonstrated that the training was equivalent to that required by AZPOST by submitting a completed AZPOST Record of Equivalent Training (RET) (please refer to the Additional Requirements section below) Applicants not currently certified by AZPOST must successfully complete a Peace Officer Agility Test prior to employment Successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation to ensure that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for certification as noted in AZPOST Rule R13-4-105, and the applicant has not engaged in conduct or a pattern of conduct that would jeopardize the public trust in the law enforcement profession, and that the applicant is of good moral character Completed the prior agency's probationary period functioning as a solo police officer or investigator performing law enforcement duties Successfully complete a job related visual examination, physical examination, psychological examination and drug screen prior to employment Possess a current, valid and unrestricted Arizona driver license or have the ability to obtain one Special Requirements Due to the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph testing, and psychological examination are required. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques through obtaining a CPR/First Aid certification Special Working Conditions Positions in this class may be subject to rotating shifts, unusual work hours and may be placed on an "on-call" status or called in to work with short notice Standing and walking for extended periods of time is typical; working outdoors in extreme heat, cold and inclement weather Subject to personal danger while enforcing the laws and dealing with emergency situations; exposed to disease in the administration of first aid Requires lifting a 165 lb. body, in case of an extraction or rescue situations and to meet the physical fitness requirements, as prescribed Uses and maintains proficiency with firearms, taser, expandable police baton, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum), spray canister, handcuffs, two-way radio and other police related equipment; safely operates a bicycle, electric/motorized cart, motorcycle and/or police vehicles Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-14 How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Continuously Open for Recruitment EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=317528&PostingSeq=1 jeid-9c1236380af1be4e93efcffeb7d39180