What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral (Multiple Opportunities) position at Pima Community College?
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Some roles may have additional, job-specific questions to better assess your qualifications. We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
The Police Officer is the second level of a six-level public safety - police officer series. Incumbents perform commission full performance level police officer duties in controlling and analyzing crime scenes, establishing and maintaining order, identifying and enforcing campus violations, and conducting proactive public relations with students, the public, and employees. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer in Training by certification as an Arizona Peace Officer and responsibility for working independently on an assigned shift. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Corporal who has squad leader responsibility over Community Service and Police Officers.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
This hiring process will include an in depth background check. Your fingerprints will be used to check against the criminal history records of the FBI. If not selected for employment you have the right to challenge the results of this check directly with Arizona DPS and the FBI according to the Privacy Act of 1974.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, vibrations, fumes, odors, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information
Some roles may have additional, job-specific questions to better assess your qualifications. We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page .
All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.
The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Position Summary
The Police Officer is the second level of a six-level public safety - police officer series. Incumbents perform commission full performance level police officer duties in controlling and analyzing crime scenes, establishing and maintaining order, identifying and enforcing campus violations, and conducting proactive public relations with students, the public, and employees. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer in Training by certification as an Arizona Peace Officer and responsibility for working independently on an assigned shift. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Corporal who has squad leader responsibility over Community Service and Police Officers.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Communicate with students, the general public, and employees while patrolling college properties to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations
- Respond to public safety emergencies, complaints, concerns or questions and administer proper procedures to ensure public safety
- Conduct crime investigations
- Enforce parking regulations, control and direct traffic
- Inspect and maintain the security of college buildings and facilities
- Provide public assistance needs such as: jump starting and unlocking vehicles; escorting individuals; and promulgating special announcements
- Prepare applicable crime and incident reports for an assigned shift
- Respond to and conduct traffic accident investigations
- Participate in community service activities
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma and
- Current Arizona driver’s license and
- Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified and
- Minimum age of 21 and
- Must be a U. S. citizen
This hiring process will include an in depth background check. Your fingerprints will be used to check against the criminal history records of the FBI. If not selected for employment you have the right to challenge the results of this check directly with Arizona DPS and the FBI according to the Privacy Act of 1974.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Law enforcement principles and procedures
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Homeland security and organizational safety practices
- Defensive tactics
- Firearm usage and justification
- First aid principles
- Interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations
- Analyzing complex and stressful situations
- Balancing multiple priorities
- Public speaking
- Using firearms
- Using defensive tactics
- Conducting interviews and interrogations
- Maintaining personal control
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, vibrations, fumes, odors, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information
- Phone: (520) 206-4624
- TTY: (520) 206-4530
- Email: hr@pima.edu