Police Officer - Lateral (In-State and Out-of-State)

Job Posting

The City of Avondale is accepting applications from career-oriented Arizona In-State and Out-of-State Lateral applicants who desire to join the Avondale Police Department.

The successful candidate(s) will be individuals who share strong ethical standards with the officers of Avondale, are team-oriented with a high level of maturity and personal responsibility, and display cultural awareness and sensitivity. This position requires personal dedication to Customer Service and Community Policing Concepts and how they apply to the community.

Essential Functions

Patrols designated areas and responds to calls for service by the public. Investigates crimes and crime scenes. Writes reports, testifies in court, trains, and supervises as required. Also, may perform Field Training Officer duties.

Responds to calls for service by contacting complainants and suspects, conducting investigations, gathering information, completing interviews, documenting facts, making arrests when necessary, and writing reports.

Patrols designated areas by operating the patrol vehicle / motorcycle, walking, observing, watching for traffic violators, and providing customer service.

Conducts crime investigations by locating physical evidence, victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering statements, investigating the crime scene, coming to a conclusion about the crime, and making arrests when necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned by testifying in court, holding training sessions, acting as detention / booking officer, assisting other bureaus, serving warrants, and conducting some supervisory tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

In-State Laterals :

• Must be ARIZONA POST CERTIFIED, in good standing. A copy of your certification must be attached to your application.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• A High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain an Arizona Driver's License.
• No felony convictions.
• POPAT will be waived for all in-state laterals who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed.

Out-of-State Laterals :

A thorough background investigation will include a polygraph, psychological examination, AZPOST medical examination, and drug screening. Applicants are expected to possess strong communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as acceptable computer skills.

Supplemental Information

The City of Avondale reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants for the following exam process : physical fitness examination; oral interview; polygraph examination; extensive background check and psychological examination.

Physical Fitness Test :

Applicants must be able to pass a physical agility test. Candidates will be contacted to schedule their physical agility test. The Avondale Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). All applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. POPAT will be waived for all in-state laterals who are currently active and whose POST certification has not lapsed.

The physical evaluation consists of the following :