POLICE RECRUIT

• Perform standard police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, generally consisting of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties.
• Patrol and provide security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; provide scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.
• Patrol the city to respond to citizens' requests for assistance, enforce traffic regulations, detect crime, apprehend violators, and ensure public safety.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment according to Department standards.
• Enforce local, state and federal laws, and municipal code.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogate and communicate with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases.
• Complete detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Arrest law violators; transport and process suspects, victims and prisoners; serve arrest and search warrants; serve and enforce orders of protection.
• Represent the city and police at court hearings; prepare reports and testify in court cases.
• Investigate crimes and accidents as required; secure and process crime and accident scenes; identify and collect evidence.
• Present education and information through community and school awareness projects; counsel citizens on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.
• Assist other police personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, philosophies, attitudes, and values of the Police Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Successful completion from a law enforcement training academy.
• Successful completion a minimum of 14-week Field Training Program.
• Demonstrate ability to complete all required documentation with complete required details and write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.
• Demonstrate knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries, key landmarks, and ability to navigate the city in response to calls for service and during on view activities.
• Exhibit professionalism and effective communication skills through all forms of communication through interactions with members of the public as well as other members of the City of Buckeye Team.
• Exhibit a professional appearance through maintaining a clean and presentable assigned patrol vehicle, a clean and pressed uniform appearance, and high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.

• Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city, county, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and surrounding areas, and the location of important buildings and landmarks.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of investigative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of basic criminal law, including the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, and the preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making independent decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.
• Skill in gathering and evaluating facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and making proper recommendations.
• Skill in using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.
• Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

• Physical fitness testing consisting of the AZPOST POPAT
• Interview
• Background Investigation consisting of interview, polygraph, psychological, and medical

• Processes can generally take from one to six months from application to appointment depending on factors such as number of vacancies, number of applicants, etc.

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