Job Description
DEFINITION: Under direction of the Police Sergeants and general supervision of the Police Chief, this position performs a variety of sworn level law enforcement activities for the Town of Clarkdale. Essential to this role is patrolling the Town of Clarkdale in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order, conducting preliminary investigations, and carrying out special assignments in the field of policing. This position also understands public trust and models the highest standards of personal and professional integrity expected of those working in public service.
CLASSIFICATION: Employees in this class perform Town law enforcement duties during an assigned shift. Work may include some periods of intense physical activity and/or concentrated thought and deductive reasoning. Candidates successful in this class are able to demonstrate calm and safety in life-threatening and potentially dangerous situations. Specific functions comprising the position may vary depending on the priorities and needs of the Town or state law requirements. Abnormal working hours may be required including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This is a safety-sensitive, part-time, FLSA non-exempt position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Essential functions and duties may be modified at any time at management’s discretion. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Applicants must possess current certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) or be able to obtain certification via AZPOST waiver. A preferred example combination includes AZPOST certification as a peace officer in Arizona and high school/GED graduate with related post-high school education. A successful candidate will be subject to a one (1) year probationary period upon employment.
RESERVE OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK A MINIMUM OF EIGHT (8) HOURS EVERY MONTH AND PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY TRAINING/MEETINGS.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This classification involves work that requires:
WORKING CONDITIONS
A Police Officer shall not engage or have been engaged in conduct that would jeopardize public trust or have significant disciplinary actions or any violations of policy, local/county ordinance or state or federal law that could be construed as integrity violations.
THE TOWN OF CLARKDALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE).
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Town and requirements of the job change.
Additional Information
Interested candidates must complete an online application prior to the date listed below. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered. For more information or if you are unable to apply online for any reason, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (928) 639-2412.
The deadline for initial review of applications is 5:00PM MST on Monday, January 25, 2021. Candidates must undergo pre-employment background screening and drug testing. Additional tasks are required of candidates throughout the screening and selection process, or upon its conclusion, including but not limited to:
The Town of Clarkdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and a drug-free, smoke-free work environment.