The University of Arizona Looking for Police Officer Recruit (Multiple Positions) Full Time

Posting Number: req8701

Department: University Police Department

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Police Department seeks entry level applicants. Those interested in becoming a UA Police Officer must demonstrate effective critical thinking skills, exhibit sound judgment and be healthy both physically and emotionally.

We seek to reflect the rich diversity of the community in the quality people we employ. The members of UAPD possess a strong sense of community and service orientation. As an officer you can make a difference. Our officers are committed to public service, professionalism & peaceful community. This position has a one-year probation period.

If you qualified for this position, but were not selected, we encourage you to reapply if this position reopens again under a new posting number.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a RECRUIT:

• Attends a minimum of a twenty-two week training program under supervision of AZPOST instructors to acquire
  minimum knowledge and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
• Reads and studies instructional or informational material in order to achieve elementary working knowledge.
• Prepares for and takes written and physical test to prove knowledge and skill levels.
• Receives field training from certified Field Training Officer (FTO), utilizing and applying knowledge from classroom work.
• Receives evaluations from FTO to track progress.
• Obtains certification upon meeting AZPOST established minimum standards and passing required examinations (or
  waiver examinations) within six (6) month period.

As an OFFICER upon graduation:

• Patrols buildings and grounds checking locked doors and windows and investigates suspicious activity or people.
• Receives briefing upon arrival for duty; secures information, asks questions and participates in required departmental
  training and discussion of information.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and arrest violators; issues
  warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.
• Writes and files with supervisor crime reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets
  issued in prescribed format.
• Assists motorists and University community by delivering emergency messages; helping motorists with flat tires, stalled
  vehicles or keys locked in car; advising University community on crime prevention techniques.
• Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
• Testifies in court in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
• Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements.

UAPD serves 24/7. OFFICERS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT ASSIGNED.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training mandates. Those qualifications can be found in Rules R13-4-105, 106, 107 and 109.
• Applicants should be mindful that AZPOST establishes the minimum standards. These requirements include:
  US citizenship
  age 21 @ completion of academy
  no felony convictions
  no dishonorable discharge
  HS diploma or GED
  possession of an AZ drivers license at time of employment.

• Candidates participate in a physical agility assessment consisting of elements of the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test):  A 500 yard run, 99 yard obstacle course, 165lb body drag (32 feet), climbing over a 6 foot chain link fence, and a climb over a 6 foot solid wall. Each event is timed, and point allocation is structured to simulate actual job tasks.  Candidates must also pass a written exam.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Protection and Safety

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $25.048

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

7

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Police & Security

Job Function

Protection & Safety

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Veronica Varela

[email protected]

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Once your application is received, instructions for accessing and completing the backgrounds will be emailed to you. It is strongly encouraged to complete and submit both the UAPD and AZ Post background packets, along with the required documents as soon as possible.

Other requirements of those continuing in process will be: polygraph, medical, psychological, drug testing and an in-depth background check.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.