Police Officer I (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

The University of Arizona Police Department seeks entry level applicants. Those interested in becoming a UA Police Officer must demonstrate effective critical thinking skills, exhibit sound judgment, and be healthy both physically and emotionally.

We seek to reflect the rich diversity of the community in the quality people we employ. The members of UAPD possess a strong sense of community and service orientation. As an officer you can make a difference. Our officers are committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community.

This position has a one-year probation period. If you qualified for this position, but were not selected, we encourage you to reapply if this position reopens again under a new posting number.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties and Responsibilities:

As a RECRUIT:

• Attends a minimum of a twenty-five week training program under supervision of AZPOST instructors to acquire
  minimum knowledge and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
• Reads and studies instructional or informational material in order to achieve elementary working knowledge.
• Prepares for and takes written and physical test to prove knowledge and skill levels.
• Receives field training from certified Field Training Officer (FTO), utilizing and applying knowledge from classroom work.
• Receives evaluations from FTO to track progress.
• Obtains certification upon meeting AZPOST established minimum standards and passing required examinations (or
  waiver examinations) within six (6) month period.

As an OFFICER upon graduation:

• Patrols buildings and grounds checking locked doors and windows and investigates suspicious activity or people.
• Receives briefing upon arrival for duty; secures information, asks questions, and participates in required departmental
  training and discussion of information.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and arrest violators; issues
  warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.
• Writes and files with supervisor crime reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes, and tickets
  issued in prescribed format.
• Assists motorists and University community by delivering emergency messages; helping motorists with flat tires, stalled
  vehicles, or keys locked in car; advising University community on crime prevention techniques.
• Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
• Testifies in court in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
• Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements.

Please Note:

• UAPD serves 24/7. Officers must be available to work any shift assigned.

• Applicants should be mindful that AZPOST establishes the minimum standards. These requirements include:
  US citizenship
  Age 21 @ completion of academy
  No felony convictions
  No dishonorable discharge
  HS diploma or GED
  Possession of an Arizona driver's license at time of employment
• Applicants must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training mandates. Those qualifications can be found in Rules R13-4-105, 106, 107 and 109.
• Candidates participate in a physical agility assessment consisting of elements of the POPAT (Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test): A 500 yard run, 99 yard obstacle course, 165lb body drag (32 feet), climbing over a 6 foot chain link fence, and a climb over a 6 foot solid wall. Each event is timed and point allocation is structured to simulate actual job tasks. Candidates must also pass a written exam.