Police Officer; non-Certified Generic

Summary
The City of Yuma Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to join Team Yuma as Police Officers (Non-Certified). The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, mental agility and the ability to actively listen and navigate difficult situations.

Pay Information
The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $31.36 to $44.19 per hour. Non-certified applicants will start at the entry-level rate of $31.36 per hour.

Selection Process
All applications will be screened by Human Resources for the minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).

Hiring Process
The steps must be completed prior to hire. The steps may not occur in the order listed. Applicants will receive email notification prior to each step.

Essential Functions

• Acquire knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and techniques, and apply them in accordance with established regulations.
• Learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Arizona peace officer, including interacting with diverse populations; exercising discretion; maintaining public order; preventing crime; enforcing laws and ordinances; conducting investigations; making arrests; and assisting the public.
• Learn job-related material through structured lectures and written material.
• Participate in physical conditioning training and testing and maintain required levels of physical fitness.
• Adhere to AZ POST academy rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promoting the City’s goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”; and complying with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen.
• Must be 21 years of age by the academy graduation date.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Be in sound medical, physical, and mental health.
• Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/200 or better; vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
• Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. and Yuma Police Department drug standards.
• Must have good moral character and personal integrity.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.

Knowledge Of

• City policies and procedures.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill In

• Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with YPD policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply training materials and instructions.
• Remaining calm and composed in stressful situations.
• De-escalating situations and preventing harm.

License And Certification Requirements
A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in both classroom and field training environments and requires strenuous physical effort. Candidates must meet all…