Police Officer - Employee Wellness Officer

Job Description Summary

The Goodyear Police Department is a professional and progressive organization taking great pride in providing excellent customer service to the community. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community policing, providing many protective and proactive policing programs resulting in a low crime rate.

At the city of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

The city of Goodyear is looking for an Employee Wellness Officer to join Team Goodyear. The position requires the individual to highly motivated, willing to work both individually, and within a team environment often with little supervision.

The Team Services Unit is dedicated to supporting Department employees and their families during times of crisis, hardship, and need. The primary purpose of the Unit is to care for our police family, both sworn and professional staff, by promoting the physical, emotional, psychological, and overall well-being of all Department employees.

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and compassionately with police survivors and families during tragic circumstances. Candidates must also possess strong organizational skills, be willing to participate in callout and standby responsibilities, work well with minimal supervision, and consistently demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

This position will serve as the program coordinator for the CISM/Peer Support Team. Preferred candidates should have completed a CISM/Peer Support certification course and the AZPOST General Instructor Certification course.

After successful completion of the Goodyear Police Department Field Training Program, the selected candidate will be assigned to the Team Services Unit as an Employee Wellness Officer.

• Active AZPOST certification in good standing
• Five or more years of solo police officer status
• Completed CISM/Peer Support certification course and AZPOST General Instructor Certification course
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations
• Quick thinking and the capability to make sound decisions under pressure
• A strong moral compass and adherence to ethical standards in all situations
• A good level of physical fitness to meet the demands of the job
• Commitment to community policing and building positive relationships with the public
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs
• Consistent ability to work a varied schedule with non-traditional hours as needed
• Ability to work well with colleagues and other agencies in a collaborative manner
• Capacity to handle stress and emotional challenges inherent in law enforcement work

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:

• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employees
• Take home vehicle for police officers
• Highest uniform allowance in the Valley
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement healthcare
• Paid time off
• Shift Differential Pay
• Assignment Pay
• Enhanced vacation benefit
• Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits
• Tremendous growth plan with many career opportunities

The minimum qualifications for an Employee Wellness Officer are:

• 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.

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#]".

• 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)

Once your account is set up, you’ll be issued a POST Form ID number. Please send this ID to us so we can continue moving you forward in the process. When you log in, be sure to select the Goodyear Police Department as one of the agencies to share your data with.

In-State Laterals: All candidates who reside within the State of Arizona will be required to interview IN PERSON at the PD Administration Building

• Problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional demeanor and overall appearance
• Training, instructional, or facilitation experience relevant to serving as an Employee Wellness Officer
• Knowledge of or experience with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), peer support, employee wellness, and crisis response

Applicants who successfully pass this step will move forward to Step 3 of the process.

• In-state laterals are exempt from taking completing a psychological evaluation

• In-state laterals are exempt from taking the POPAT

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Performs patrol duties by traveling through designated areas, searching for suspicious, hazardous or criminal activity, field interviewing suspected offenders, and making arrests.
• Responds to both routine and emergency calls including hazardous materials incidents by contacting the reporting person and witnesses, and determining the nature of call and action to be taken.
• Follows up on calls by locating suspects, victims, and witnesses, processing and booking suspects, completing report of the incident, submitting report to prosecutor and appearing in court.
• Educates the community by teaching classes at schools, conducting block watch meetings, making public presentations, and answering inquiries regarding legal and safety issues.
• Performs administrative duties by proposing, writing, and reviewing departmental policy, completing statistical reports, training officers, and participating in department/City process improvement teams.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: No experience needed.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and training Certification (AZ POST), and certified for CPR and First Aid. Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test. Obtain CISM/Peer Support certification and AZPOST General Instructor Certification within one year of employment.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.
• Managerial: Managerial responsibilities include regulating caseloads and course schedules. Most officers are responsible for managing a specialty area, such as code enforcement, alarm ordinance, gang member tracking, etc.
• Budget Responsibility: The employee prepares documents and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit of a department and may recommend budget allocations.
• Complexity: Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: The employee(s) in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the City which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these employees work with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.

12 Month Objectives

• Complete the onboarding process with the City of Goodyear
• Complete Field Training
• Complete a CISM/Peer Support Certification class
• Complete the AZPOST General Instructor Certification class
• Out of State Applicants will be required to pass the AZ POST Peace Officer Waiver Process which includes a Written Test, Firearms Qualification, Physical Aptitude Test and Driving Qualification.