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Job Number: 09-009
Job Title: Lateral Police Officer
Category: Full time
Status: Open
Additional Status Information: Revised 5/8/2009
Salary: Salary group 50. This is a full time positon, non-exempt with benefits. Minimum $21.96/hr - $30.75/hr ($45,690.52 -$63,966.73 annualized) depending on years of experience. An out of state lateral police officer if appointed, will receive recruit pay (Salary Group 45) until AZPOST certification is achieved and AZPOST audit is completed.
Description:
Police Officers for the City of Apache Junction perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and perform certain technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. Work consists of aggressive patrol, response to vehicle accidents, misdemeanor offenses, and felony complaints. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, processing crime scenes, collection of evidence, and courtroom testimony. Police Officers are exposed to personal danger from time to time and will be expected to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations. Public support and cooperation are essential for law enforcement and crime prevention. Officers will preserve this relationship by taking an active role in public education. 


 
Publication Date/Time:
5/8/2009 4:00 PM
Closing Date/Time:
Open Until Filled
Qualifications:
HS DIPLOMA OR GED ANDCURRENT PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
Special Requirements:
A Polygraph, Psychological and Medical examination is conducted after a conditional offer of employment.
Miscellaneous:
Complete the City of Apache Junction Sworn Police Officer application and Statement to Meet AZPOST Requirements. Both the application and AZPOST documents can be delivered or mailed to the City of Apache Junction Human Resources Office, 300 E. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, AZ 85219. Only those applicants who appear to most closely match the specific requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the process.

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