Police Officer - Cadet/Trainee/Lateral
City of Williams - Williams, AZ
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City of Williams_____________________________________________________________________Class TitlePolice Officer - Cadet/TraineeSalary ****$23.42 per hour Cadet Pay from Hire until Completion of Police Academy***After graduation of Police Academy, Cadet will be moved to an Officer designation in Pay.Police Officer Pay Range **** $27.93 - $35.13 per hour****Class ConceptAssist in law enforcement and crime prevention work in a training capacity; patrol, with assigned Police Officer, a designated area for the prevention of crime and the maintenance of law and order; and assist in investigative work and other assignments in a training capacity, attend training to prepare for the police academy, attend and complete the police academy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by positions in this class.Examples of DutiesLearns operations of the Police Department firsthand through observation and participation in a wide variety of police activities; serve in a training capacity while attending the Police AcademyPatrols City in a radio-equipped car with a certified Police Officer in a training capacityLearns the coordination of conducting complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gambling, and narcotics violationsLearns the procedures associated with the collection and preservation of evidence at accident scenes; learns to lift fingerprints, draw sketches and take photographsLearns laws and procedures required for processing warrants; assists in retrieving and requesting information involving arrests and subpoenasPreserves good relationships with the general publicWrites detailed reports on police-related activities as they pertain to recruit trainingLearns the methods of securing crime scenes, administering first aid, conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathering evidence, obtaining witness statements, apprehending suspects, making arrests, and transporting offendersLearns skills relevant to providing testimony as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigationsAttends all basic training related to obtaining AZ POST Peace Officer CertificationPossess skills necessary to enter or retrieve data from a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard devicesMaintains regular attendance and punctualityPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelTypical QualificationsTRAINEE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or have successfully completed a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) examination. Must complete 20-week basic training at an Arizona Post Police Academy and be 21 years of age prior to graduation from a basic training academy. Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Must be a U.S. citizen who can pass an extensive post-offer background investigation and pre-employment physical. No job-related experience is required. LATERAL OFFICE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Peace Officer for a minimum of 1 year after graduation from a state-certified academy that meets Arizona Peace Officer and Standards Training (AZPOST) minimum standards. A High School Diploma or GED required Associate's degree in Police Science, Administration of Justice, or Criminal Justice preferred; or any combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties as outlined in AZPOST Rules. The Department requires the applicant to successfully complete the Cooper Physical Test of a 1.5-mile run, sit-ups, and pushups. Additionally, if the applicant is not AZPOST certified, the applicant must be able to pass the Comprehensive Final Exam, Firearms Qualifications, Tactical Driving Qualification, and The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). See the AZPOST Certification (Waiver) Process at
Created: 2024-09-07