Posted Date
1/08/2014
Description
NATURE OF WORKUnder general supervision, performs routine patrol, law enforcement and investigative duties.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
EXAMPLES OF WORK(Illustrative Only) Patrols assigned area for the prevention of crime; enforcement of laws and protection of life and property; responds as needed to calls for service; arrests violators of law; identifies and interviews witnesses, victims and criminals; prepares reports; secures accident and crime scenes, and responsible for crowd control; administers first aid; collects and secures evidence, and maintains chain of evidence for criminal investigations; apprehends, detains and searches suspects, and cites or arrests for civil and criminal law violations; transports and books arrestees; assists in surveillance work; executes various writs, subpoenas and court orders; appears in court and hearings as a witness; performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification within one (1) year of appointment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification requires the applicant to successfully complete a background check, physical, psychological, polygraph examination, and drug test prior to appointment; must be 21 years of age and a United States citizen; and must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. **NOTE TO APPLICANTS**If selected for testing, applicants will be notified by telephone and/or by mail of testing date, time and location. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior. Testing will begin promptly at the time indicated.ANY APPLICANT WHO IS LATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATEIN THE TESTING PROCESS
Point of Contact
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D/DRUG FREE WORKPLACEApply:Yuma County Human Resources - 198 S. Main St., Yuma, AZ 85364Phone: (928) 373-1013 Fax (928) 373-1153 Job Line (928) 373-6090 Website: www.yumacountyaz.gov