Police Officer

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision; performs public safety services within the City’s Police Department including patrol, K‑9 and motor vehicle safety and other specialty assignments as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision and direction of the Sergeant or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise supervision over police officer recruits.

• Performs law enforcement activities as a Arizona certified police officer
• Responds to calls for service
• Investigates and enforces City and State criminal codes and laws
• Makes arrests
• Prepares police reports
• Enforces traffic laws
• Provides security checks of residential or business locations
• Conducts traffic control during traffic congestion hours and during vehicle accidents
• Deploys traffic enforcement devices to reduce violations
• Completes statistical traffic reports for the State of Arizona
• May provide specialized services as a K‑9 handler
• May perform dog kennel maintenance; may participates in K‑9 training; and maintain activity logs
• Assists other law enforcement agencies upon request
• Provides court testimony as necessary
• Reports issues or concerns to command staff on daily or other activities
• Coordinates Department operations with other agencies to ensure seamless service to citizens
• Inspects public transportation vehicles to ensure public safety
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned vehicles
• Attends various staff and related meetings
• Returns impounded vehicles to registered owners
• Installs child restraints in public vehicles
• Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public
• Maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• City and State criminal code and laws
• City policies and procedures
• Law enforcement practices, methods and techniques
• Patrol procedures
• Arrest control techniques
• Methods of inspection, investigation and evidence gathering
• Laws and court decisions affecting police operations
• Traffic laws
• City geography
• Principles and practices of records management and reporting

• Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules
• Defining problems; establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment
• Providing efficient customer service
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, external public and private agencies, school officials, community groups, businesses and the general public
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications

• Education, Training and
  
  Experience:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of law enforcement experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Spanish Language fluency

• Arizona POST certification
• Arizona State driver’s license

• Successful completion of a background and polygraph examination
• Successful completion of physical testing and examination
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Work is performed both in an office and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Government Administration