Police Patrol Officer jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Police Officer
  • City of Glendale (AZ)
  • Glendale, AZ FULL_TIME
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    All communication, including testing invitations, will be sent by email.  Please be sure to use a valid email address on your application and check your email regularly.

    The Glendale Police Department is offering the following hiring bonuses:
    - $5,000 for applicants hired as Police Officer Recruit
    - $7,500 for applicants hired as out-of-state Lateral Police Officer
    - $10,000 for applicants hired as in-state Lateral Police Officer

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    ONE DAY TESTING PROCESS
    Applicants may now complete their entire testing process all in one day (Physical Assessment Exam and Oral Board Interview). Testing date is listed below:
    Saturday May 18, 2024 
                                                                             
    Once all applications have been received and screened, selected applicants will receive an email invitation by Thursday, May 2, 2024, allowing them to self-schedule for their testing date.

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    ABOUT GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
    Located on the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, Glendale is a culturally diverse community with approximately 250,000 residents.  Glendale is also an exciting sports, shopping, and entertainment destination, famous for its well-preserved charm.

    The Glendale Police Department employs 444 sworn officers and 161 civilian employees.  The Department is organized into three functional bureaus: the Operations Bureau, the Investigative and Administrative Services Bureau, and the Support Services Bureau. Under these bureaus are six divisions:  Administrative Services, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Gateway Patrol and Foothills Patrol.  New officers can expect to serve in one of the two patrol divisions for their first two years following field training, after which time they can apply for any number of specialty assignments.  These include SWAT, Bomb Squad, K-9, Motors, Detective, Vehicular Crimes, Training and others.
     
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    Glendale Police Officers perform general and specialized police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, detection and arrest of violators, crime prevention, community services or other specialized assignments of comparable responsibility.
    1. Patrols assigned area of the City, by automobile, motorcycle, on foot or bicycle, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic, and liquor laws and City Ordinances.
    2. Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, and narcotics violations.
    3. Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems. 
    4. Secures the scene of a crime; makes arrests; books prisoners.
    5. Responds to hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; investigates traffic accidents; detects impaired drivers; administers first aid; directs traffic and requests medical assistance.
    6. Prepares reports to accurately document information.
    7. Participates in problem-oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and implementing solutions, and monitoring the results.
    8. Performs suicide prevention interventions; transports mentally ill patients; performs surveillance operations.
    9. Performs a variety of general and specialized criminal investigations involving property and persons crimes; gathers evidence; preserves crime scene; prepares cases for prosecution.
    10. Provides training on gang-related issues, firearms, defensive driving, defensive tactics, impact weapons and other related police topics.
    11. Writes and executes search warrants. 
    12. Serves court orders, arrest warrants, and mental health orders.
    13. Selects, directs, trains and maintains canines.
    14. Appears in court as the States witness and delivers testimony.
    15. Provides police services at various special events in the City.
    16. Presents public relations programs to school age and adult groups; presents other programs and participates in community functions.
    17. Performs assigned personnel functions in the area of recruitment, training and record keeping.
    18. Performs squad supervisory duties as required; maintains police supplies at stations.
    19. Performs specialty duties such as interpreting and peer counseling.
    20. Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Police Officer Recruit:
    High school graduate or equivalent

    Police Officer:
    High school graduate or equivalent and have an active Arizona POST Certification

    Knowledge of:
    Principles and practices of modern police work and law enforcement methods
    Federal, State and City laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; departmental rules and regulations
    General City law enforcement problems; geography of the City; layout of major facilities
    Problem oriented policing; community agencies and other available resources
    Methods of patrol, criminal, and traffic investigations

    Skill in:
    The use of police equipment which includes vehicles, and weapons
    The use of computer, electronic, and audio equipment
    The use of crime scene evidence collection equipment

    Ability to:
    Analyze situations, maintain composure, make effective and reasonable decisions
    Remember names, faces, and details of incidents
    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
    Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    Clearly and concisely document the facts and circumstances of a law enforcement incident
    Correctly identify the elements of a crime and accurately record them in a police report for purposes of prosecution
    Operate law enforcement computerized data entry and retrieval systems

    Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

    Special Requirements
    Be at least 21 years of age; except that a person may attend an academy if the person will be 21 before graduating
    Valid Arizona Driver's License
    ACJIS Terminal Operators Certification
    AZPOST Police Officer Certification
    Must continuously meet all the requirements and standards of AZPOST


    Applying in this recruitment does not preclude you from applying in other City of Glendale recruitments. If you are not selected for this position, you would need to reapply to receive consideration. Candidates will be notified by email of their standing in the recruitment process, including any limitations on reapplication.

    Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

    Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Glendale's EEOP Utilization Report here or upon request from the City of Glendale's Human Resources & Risk Management Office.
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Police Officer
  • Leona Group Schools
  • Phoenix, AZ OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: West Phoenix High School - Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $65.00 - $65.00 Hourly Job Shift: AM DescriptionQualifications
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Police Officer
  • CITY OF SOMERTON
  • Somerton, AZ FULL_TIME
  • City of Somerton Job Description Job Title: Police OfficerDepartment: Police DepartmentFLSA: Non-exemptSalary Range: $24.00 per hour SUMMARY Under basic supervision, works with Somerton Police Departm...
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Police Officer
  • City of San Luis
  • San Luis, AZ FULL_TIME
  • YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County! Be part of the San Luis Police Department,About the position:Enforces laws and ordinances, ma...
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Police officer
  • City of San Luis, AZ
  • San Luis, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Salary : $20.00 Hourly $20.00 Hourly Location : San Luis Police Dept. 1030 E. Union Street San Luis, AZ Job Type : Full-time Full-time Job Number : 2023-00021 2023-00021 Department : Police Department...
  • 12 Days Ago
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POLICE OFFICER
  • City of Surprise
  • Surprise, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Only Certified Police Officer applicants will be considered for the position of Police Officer.The Surprise Police Department allows lateral applicants to work directly with the recruiting team to sel...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Security Officer Hiring Bonus $500 - $1000
  • Paragon Systems Inc.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Step Up. Join Our Elite Force. Pay: $19.48/Hour Position: Cleared Security Officer Shift: 1400 - 2200 and 2200 - 0600 (F...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer- Lateral In-State and Police Officer - Lateral Out-of-State
  • City of Mesa, AZ
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Salary: $66,939.60 - $94,435.62 Annually Location : Mesa, AZ Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 10153A Department: (H210)Po...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer Hiring Bonus $500 - $1000
  • Paragon Systems
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Step Up. Join Our Elite Force. Pay: $19.48/Hour Position: Cleared Security Officer Shift: 1400 - 2200 and 2200 - 0600 (F...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • Department of Defense
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Guard
  • Carriage Manor RV Resort Associatio
  • Mesa, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks 401k with company match Health Insurance Paid Dental, Vision & Life Insur...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • City of Surprise, AZ
  • Surprise, AZ
  • Only Certified Police Officer applicants will be considered for the position of Police Officer. The Surprise Police Depa...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cleared Security Officer Hiring Bonus $500 - $1000
  • Paragon Systems Inc.
  • Tempe, AZ
  • Step Up. Join Our Elite Force. Pay: $19.48/Hour Position: Cleared Security Officer Shift: (Fulltime) Apply Direct on Com...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Corporate Security Officer - Off peak
  • ICTS (UK) Limited
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • **Corporate Security Officer - Off peak** **Vacancy Details** Summary Salary: 10.04 / hour Location: Southend, Essex Reg...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...
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Income Estimation for Police Patrol Officer jobs
$59,019 to $68,782
Phoenix, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago
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What does a Police Patrol Officer do?

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Each unit has a specific goal, and the officers within the unit are trained solely for that objective.
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Police officers keep law and order, investigate crime, and support crime prevention.
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The educational requirements to become a Police Officer in all provinces and territories are completing a secondary education and having finished a college or university-level program in Law Enforcement, Security, or Social Sciences.
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