Police Officer; Non-Certified

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.

Selected candidates will attend an AZPOST Law Enforcement Academy to obtain an Arizona Police Officer Certification. Upon successful completion of the academy, officers will continue training under the direct guidance of experienced field training officers.

If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you!

The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $31.3601 to $44.19 per hour. Non-certified applicants will start at the entry-level rate of $31.3601 per hour.

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).

The following steps must be successfully completed prior to hire. Steps may not occur in the order listed. Applicants will receive email notification prior to each step:

• Written Examination
• Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
• Oral Interview
• Background Interview - PHQ required for this step
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Exam
• Medical/Drug Screening
• Police Academy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Participates in physical conditioning training and testing and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Adheres to AZ POST academy rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• 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…