POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED / LATERAL

Overview

POLICE OFFICER-CERTIFIED / LATERAL

LAKE HAVASU CITY

CLOSING DATE : CONTINUOUS

Status : Full-time, Classified (Non-Exempt)

Salary $32.35 - $45.64 DOQ Earning potential $87,000-$123,000 depending on shift assignment and Step Plan placement.

Trainee Salary $29.90 / hr.-$41.07 / hr.

Grade : P1.5

Department : PD Patrol

First-year (Step 1) officers have an earning potential of approximately $87,000 with shift differential, built-in overtime, and holiday pay included. Special Teams and / or Special Assignments increase earning opportunities even more.

Note : Employee is considered a "trainee" when hired as an out-of-state lateral officer until AZPOST Certification is achieved (approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on testing availability).

Lake Havasu City Police Department is calling all certified and experienced officers to one of Arizona's most beautiful waterfront cities. If you are looking for the opportunity to expand your career in law enforcement, working for a growing and busy agency, submit your completed application at

www.lhcaz.gov

• . Only completed applications will be considered and resumes in lieu of application will not be accepted.

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Qualifications

You vs. Pre-Approved Testing Process :

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Pre-Approved Testing Process - By Invitation Only

Qualified applicants will receive separate testing notifications via email and must be available to participate on the date / time scheduled; no make-up tests will be given. Testing will consist of the following components :

Arizona POST Certified Officer Applicants

In order to apply as an AZPOST certified lateral Police Officer, candidates must have completed an AZPOST approved Academy and currently possess an active AZPOST Peace Officer Certification. Applicants currently certified by AZPOST will not be required to attend the academy.

Out-of-State Lateral Officer Applicants

Out-of-state lateral Police Officers must have completed a sworn Police Officer Academy and currently possess an active Peace Officer Certification. They may gain AZPOST Certification through the waiver process; if completed, they will not be required to attend the academy. For more information regarding the waiver process, visit the Arizona Peace Officer Standard and Training Board website. Out-of-state lateral Police Officers will be hired as "Police Officer Trainee" and will remain "Trainee" until AZPOST Peace Officer Certification is received.

Additional information : Lake Havasu City is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits

EEO statement : Lake Havasu City is an equal opportunity employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All positions require pre-employment drug testing per City policy.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. Succeeding examination processes may include training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, psychological evaluation, polygraph, background investigation, and alcohol / drug screening. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment.

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