Lateral Police Officer

Town of Gilbert

  • Arizona
  • $34.57-48.66 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We Are SeekingPLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE JOB BULLETIN FOR INFORMATION REGARDING TESTING REQUIREMENTS.
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of a Lateral Police Officer. The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant. The primary function of this position is to perform general and specialized law enforcement work to preserve public peace and protect lives, property and the rights of the public and enforce statutory law and municipal ordinances. The work involves patrolling streets and neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathering information for criminal investigations.At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! We are currently hiring for the following positions, please find the minimum qualifications for a Lateral Officer include:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (or ability to obtain one through the AZPOST Waiver process for out of state Lateral Candidates).
This position is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.About YouIdeal candidates for the position will effectively exceed customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.The Town reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. An eligibility list will be created and will remain active for six months. While the eligibility list remains active, you may be contacted to complete some or all of the following: extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. This process is typically completed within three to five months.POLICE OFFICER - TESTING INFORMATIONPrior to Submitting your application, all applicants MUST:Enter your Arizona POST Form ID in Question 5Email Communications:
The Gilbert Police Department will communicate important testing information to applicants via email. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they provide their accurate email address information on their application.Please do not call the Gilbert Police Department for your results.Why Team Gilbert?Anticipate. Create. Help People
DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.We Are Here to Help!Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

Town of Gilbert