Police Officer Lateral

Signing Bonus - $6,000*

Relocation Assistance

40 Hours of Vacation

Starting annual salary : $70,807 - $94,889 (non-exempt) depending on years of service

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.

Goodyear Police has implemented the iSWIFT process (Individually Scheduled Wiki Interview and Fitness Testing). iSWIFT allows applicants to work directly with the recruiting team to select interview and fitness testing dates that work around the applicant's schedule. Plus, initial interviews can be done either via online TEAMS meetings or in person, which is great for out of state applicants. This process isn't only convenient, it can expedite the hiring process by several weeks! Once the application is received and it is confirmed that the applicant meets the requirements for the position, a member of the recruiting team will contact the applicant to schedule an initial interview. If, after the interview, the applicant is selected to continue in the process, a date will be schedule for the fitness test (POPAT). If the applicant passes the fitness test, they will immediately begin the background process.

The minimum qualifications for a Lateral Police Officers is a high school diploma. The Goodyear Police Department defines a Lateral Police Officer as officers who have successfully completed a law enforcement academy and who currently possess a certification in good standing.  Additionally, for our of state Lateral Police Officers, a minimum qualification is a person who has graduated from a state approved POST basic training academy and has at least one year of experience as a POST academy certified peace officer, they meet the substantial comparability standard.

This position patrols the city of Goodyear to enforce Arizona state laws and city ordinances. They respond to emergency situations, educate the public regarding safety and security, and perform administrative duties as required.  They must possess high ethical standards, actively participate in teamwork, and demonstrates knowledge of safety principals and an awareness of safety requirements at all times.

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 that are committed to build and maintain 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 offers the following benefits:

• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee

• Take home vehicle for police officers

• Highest uniform allowance in the Valley

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Paid time off

• Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits

We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:

Adaptability

• Innovation

• Empathy

• Integrity

• Initiative

• Optimism

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!

All lateral applicants will be required to complete and pass physical agility testing, oral board interview, and an extensive background investigation. Prior to hiring applicants will need to demonstrate firearms proficiency by successfully passing the AZPOST daylight qualification course of fire.  A review of the Goodyear website is highly encouraged.

Once applications are screened to include AZPOST information, qualifying applicants will be sent an email to participate in the applicable testing.

POLICE OFFICER PROCESSING PROCEDURES:

PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION (Out of state candidates)

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 applicants will be required to complete a liability waiver prior to participating in the physical agility evaluation. The physical evaluation consists of the following:

• 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

ORAL BOARD PANEL INTERVIEW

All applicants passing the physical agility testing will be interviewed and evaluated by an interview panel made up of, but not limited to, officers and employees of the police department.  Applicants will be graded on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal and communication skills, demeanor, and appearance.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

After successful completion of the oral interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION

After successful completion of the background investigation, 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

The psychological evaluation consists of two parts: a 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.

• Minus taxes and should new hire resign within 12 months of hire, the signing bonus received will be refunded to the city by deduction from your final pay checks. 

Should new hire resign within 24 months of hire, the relocation assistance received will be refunded to the city, prorated, by deduction from your final pay checks.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Successfully complete a minimum of nine-week Field Training Program, which consists of demonstrating the ability to:

• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.

• Learn the geography of the City of Goodyear by displaying an efficient response to calls for service.

• Learn and interpret laws, department policies and procedures, and City plicies, together with the ability to use good judgment in its application as demonstrated in report writing and in citizen contact.

• Develop skill and display proficiency in the use of firearms as evidenced through training exercised.

• Deal with the public in a professional and community-oriented manner.

• Recollect names, faces and details on incidents in order to testify effectively in a court of law.

• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action under stressful situations as displayed in practical and training exercises.

• Issue appropriate parking, traffic, and criminal citations as demonstrated by properly completing the citations.

• Work effectively with fellow employees and supervisors by practicing good communication, support, and teamwork.

• Maintain a clean and pressed uniform as well as high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.

• Operate patrol vehicles in a safe, efficient manner by having no accidents, and practicing good driving habits.

• Successfully complete expectations of a police officer at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month reviews.