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City of Goodyear
Police Officer - Lateral
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$84,258 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
This position is eligible for relocation a ssistance (with a 24-month commitment) and a 6K signing bonus (with a 12-month commitment). Annual salary will reflect $81,004.33
- $108,553.55 annually ($38.94
- $52.
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism
- Innovation
- Adaptability If these core values are on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Team Goodyear, apply with us!
BENEFITS
Some of the great benefits that the City of Goodyear offers are Medical clinic usage at no cost to employees Take home vehicle for police officers $2500 uniform allowance Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Retirement healthcare Paid time off Shift Differential Pay Assignment Pay Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits Tremendous growth plan with many career opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS
: The minimum qualifications for a Lateral Police Officer are: In-State Laterals (Current AZPOST Certification) High school graduate or equivalent. Be a United States Citizen. The Goodyear Police Department defines an In-State Lateral Police Officer as officers who have successfully completed an Arizona law enforcement academy and who currently possess an active Arizona police certification in good standing. Out-of-State Laterals (Waiver Process Required) High School graduate or equivalent Be a United States Citizen A minimum qualification is a person who has graduated from a state approved POST basic training academy, has an active police certification in good standing and has at least one year of solo officer experience. Out-of-state lateral officers must complete the AZPOST out-of-state lateral waiver process, which includes a final exam. Goodyear PD will assist with the waiver process and help prepare the applicant for the waiver exam.L ATERAL POLICE OFFICER PROCESSING PROCEDURES
Step 1 : Apply and submit required documentation Apply and submit your AZPOST Personal History Form and AZPOST Form ID number to GY-HRPD-Recruitment at GY-HRPD-Recruitment@goodyearaz.gov within 5 business days of completing your application. The subject must read "Police Lateral-Personal History Form- [Your Name and Post Form ID#]". You can find or create your AZ Post Form ID number by visiting: https://my.azpost.gov/ . If you already have an account, simply log in to locate your AZPOST Form ID. If you haven't registered yet, you'll need to create an account. This will allow you to either:
- Claim your current AZPOST data (for in-state candidates), or
- Create a new account (for out-of-state laterals).
ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
In-State Laterals:
All candidates who reside within the State of Arizona will be required to interviewIN PERSON
at the City of Goodyear, City Hall.Out-of-State Laterals:
All candidates who reside out of state, not including Arizona will be provided a virtual interview upon request. All request shall be made by email to raheem.yusuff@goodyearaz.gov . In person interviews are preferred. All qualified applicants will participate in an interview conducted by a panel composed of officers and employees of the Goodyear Police Department. During this stage, applicants will be evaluated on: Problem-solving abilities Interpersonal and communication skills Professional demeanor Overall appearance Applicants who successfully pass this step will move forward to Step 3 of the process. Step 3 : Work with Background Investigator Applicants will work with a background investigator to complete the following steps 3 through step 4.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
After successful completion of the oral board interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
Applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state licensed police polygraph examiner. The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
(Out-of- state applicants only) The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: series of written tests and an interview with a certified psychologist.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION
Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.CHIEF INTERVIEW
All applicants will have a one-on-one interview with the Police Chief. Step 4 :FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS
All lateral applicants will be required to demonstrate firearms proficiency by successfully passing the AZPOST daylight qualification course of fire.PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
(Out-of-state applicants only) Applicants will work with the background investigator to schedule a date to complete the POPAT during a visit to Goodyear, Arizona for background processing. You must successfully complete the POPAT before proceeding to the backgrounds process. The physical fitness evaluation is designed to give the applicant a chance to demonstrate his/her physical condition. The Goodyear Police Department uses the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT). All qualified applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. To proceed, the applicant needs to successfully pass the physical agility evaluation. The physical evaluation consists of the following: Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) Run a 99-yard obstacle course Lift and drag 165-pound dummy 6-foot chain link fence climb 6-foot solid fence climb 500-yard run- In-state laterals are exempt from taking the POPAT All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email
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