Police Officer (Non-Certified)

Summary

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Police Officer (Non-Certified), working with the City of Yuma Police Department. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, compassion and empathy for others, a high level of integrity, an understanding of how to be an active listener who can navigate difficult situations, and mental agility. If you have the desire to protect and the passion to serve our community, there is a place on our team for you! Click here to view a brochure that explains more information on the position, the department, the organization, and our community.

PAY, HIRING BONUS, AND MOVING EXPENSES

The City of Yuma follows a 10-step pay plan ranging from $28.9913- $40.8521 per hour. Non-certified applicants will start at the entry pay of $28.9913 hourly. There is a $1,000 sign on bonus, for new hires, after successful completion of the one year probationary period. In addition, any new hire that relocates to the City of Yuma from outside the region will be eligible for a moving allowance of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of relocation. For more information, click here to review the New Hire Guidelines.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be screened by Human Resources for the minimum requirements. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Those that meet the minimum requirements will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Click here to review the PHQ.

HIRING PROCESS

Below are steps that need to be completed prior to hire, these steps may not be conducted in the order listed. An email notification will be sent to the applicant prior to the beginning of each step in the process:

• Written

• Candidates will be invited to complete an online Police Entry Level Exam.

• Candidates may purchase a study guide and/or practice test, click here to do so.

POPAT

• Information regarding the POPAT and minimum standards for certification can be found on the Arizona Post website.

Oral InterviewBackground Interview

• Click here to review the (PHQ).

Background InvestigationPolygraph ExamPsychological ExamMedical/Drug ScreeningPolice Academy

JOB INFORMATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a United States citizen.

• Must be 21 years of age by the academy graduation date.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Be in sound medical, physical, and mental health.

• Have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected; or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better; 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/200 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.

• Must meet AZ P.O.S.T. and Yuma Police Department drug standards.

• Must have good moral character and personal integrity.

• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including a polygraph.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a classroom environment, and in the field for training exercises; requires strenuous physical efforts and ability to meet physical standards of the AZ POST Academy.

Click here for more information on the essential functions of the Police Officer (Non-Certified).

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

The City of Yuma Police Department and/or Arizona POST will automatically disqualify any individual who has at any time; be aware that Arizona POST follows federal guidelines for drug usage:

• Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona

• Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces

• Been previously denied certified status, have certified status revoked or have current certified status suspended

• Illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale marijuana or dangerous drugs/narcotics

• Used marijuana for any purpose within the past two years

• Illegally used marijuana, dangerous drugs/narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer

• Illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years

• Ever illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic other than for experimentation. Experimentation is defined as not exceeding a total of 5 times lifetime or exceeding one time, since attaining the age of 21. This includes, but not limited to, cocaine/crack, heroin, opium, morphine, LSD/acid, methamphetamine/speed, peyote, mescaline, or derivatives thereof

• Have a pattern of abusing prescription medication

• Convicted of or adjudged to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate disrespect for the traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway within the past three years

• Been previously employed with a law enforcement agency and since has committed or violated federal, state, or city laws pertaining to criminal activity

• Lied during any stage of the hiring process, falsified any information on the application or background questionnaire

• Conviction of domestic violence crime, misdemeanor, or felony or conviction of a lesser charge, which at the time of occurrence was a domestic violence crime

For additional information regarding the Yuma Police Department, please visit the

Yuma Police Department Hiring and Recruitingpage.