Police Officer (Certified)

Certified Police Officer

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Certified Police Officer, working with the City of Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, an understanding of how to be an active listener who can navigate difficult situations, and mental agility. If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you!

PAY, HIRING BONUS, AND MOVING ALLOWANCE

The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $30.1539 - $42.4903 per hour. Salary and compensation are subject to agency discretion and may vary based on factors such as candidate qualifications, internal equity, and applicable policies and pay scales. The offered amount will be determined by those factors. There is a sign on bonus up to $10,000 payable over the course of a two-year period. The sign on bonus amount is determined by the applicant's years of service as a certified Police Officer.

In addition, any new hire that relocates to the City of Yuma from outside the region will be eligible for a moving allowance of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of relocation. For more information on the hiring bonus and moving allowance, please review the New Hire Guidelines .

SELECTION PROCESS

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

HIRING PROCESS

Below are steps that must be completed prior to hire, these steps may not be conducted in the order listed. An email notification will be sent to the applicant prior to the beginning of each step in the process :

• Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
• Oral Interview
• Background Interview - PHQ required for this step (See link in the Selection Process section).
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Exam
• Medical / Drug Screening
• Police Academy

JOB INFORMATION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Click here for the essential functions of a Certified Police Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Must obtain (if applicable) and maintain Peace Officer Certification with AZ POST. Additional technical training and certifications may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in the field on tactical assignments; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, infectious and communicable diseases; required to capture and physically restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet YPD standards. This job is classified as Safety Sensitive, and subject to Federal and state regulations.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

The City of Yuma Police Department and / or AZ POST will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time; be aware that AZ POST follows federal guidelines for drug usage :