Police Officer - Entry Level

JOB

Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) is accepting applications for entry level police officers.

Interested applicants are REQUIRED to complete an on-line application. Once complete, the applicant will receive an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies within five business days. The email will include a sign-on and instructions on establishing a secure online account. This account will serve the purpose of collecting information and documents required for the personal history questionnaire.

Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) now requires that ALL police officer applicants complete AZPOST’s electronic personal history questionnaire in addition to ALL law enforcement agency applications. Visit my.azpost.gov to create an account. Upon completion of AZPOST’s questionnaire indicate Oro Valley Police Department as your agency of interest. AZPOST will provide you a Form ID. Please email the Form ID to ovpdrecruiting@orovalleyaz.gov

Qualified applicants, who have completed the personal history questionnaire and meet AZ POST minimum requirements, will be scheduled for a Physical Agility Assessment.

Additional assessments include:

• Written Exam
• Oral Board
• Polygraph Exam
• Drug Screen
• Psychological Exam
• Medical Exam

Qualified applicants will be provided with the location and time of the individual assessments.

If you have any specific questions about the position or the process please contact Mitch Olive at (520) 229-4962 or ovpdrecruiting@orovalleyaz.gov.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of Police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances to maintain public safety within the community.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs a variety of Police work in an assigned area of patrol in order to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes and apprehend criminals through the enforcement of Federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service involving criminal activities and public complaints and concerns.
• Arrests suspects for criminal violations.
• Writes search warrants and serves orders of protection.
• Prepares reports, complaints and other related documents.
• Gathers evidence, verifies information pertinent to the investigation and assists in the resolution of a variety of criminal incidents.
• Maintains safe and orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances.
• Responds to threats, complaints, safety issues and hostile environments.
• Administers first aid and gives assistance to injured persons.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of hand guns, other department weapons and equipment and vehicles.
• May provide and teach crime prevention concepts and implementation techniques.
• Develops partnerships within the community to promote the prevention of crime and create a safe environment to enhance the quality of life and safety trends and establish public relations.
• May coordinate and prepare special events for crime prevention and education on law enforcement.
• May perform additional duties according to specialized area of assignment.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Town, State and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders and case law governing municipal law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement trends and practices.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of firearms, assigned weapons and first aid practices.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.