City of Casa Grande

Ideal candidate is a career-minded individual interested in law enforcement and public service.

SALARY

• $47,088 - $49,348 annually, paid bi-weekly
• Excellent benefit package: all uniforms/equipment provided; MDC equipped vehicles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona POST Peace Officer Certification. Any combination of training, education or experience, which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the position including graduation from high school or equivalent. Must have physical strength and agility to perform the duties of the position. Must have the ability to meet department's physical standards; must be at least 21 years of age; must be a United States citizen; no felony conviction in the State of Arizona, or conviction for any offense in another state which would be considered a felony if committed in Arizona; no conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude. Must be able to obtain the appropriate Arizona driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

TESTING

• AZ POST Certified applicants will be reviewed and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgement in meeting emergencies.
• Employees must be able to learn, understand, interpret and apply laws and regulations, prepare concise and comprehensive written reports and use a computer terminal as it is used in police work along with standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Employee must also be able to gather and evaluate facts and evidence, drawing logical conclusions and make proper recommendations, conduct effective initial and follow-up criminal investigations, effectively process crime scenes and interrogate suspects.
• Employee must be able to develop skill in the use of firearms and follow oral and written directions.

OPEN & CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

ATTACHMENT TO POLICE OFFICER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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Fillable PDF version of AZPOST packet available here

Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Minimum Qualifications for Peace Officer Certification packet must be completely filled out, signed and returned with your application. If you fill out an on-line application, the packet must be printed, completely filled out, signed and mailed to:

City of Casa Grande
Attn: Administrative Services
510 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222.

You will not be able to proceed to the interview process without this completed and signed packet attached to your application.

Employment Preference Points for Veterans and Handicapped Persons form must be signed and attached to your application (if applicable). If you complete an on-line application and this form applies to you, please print the form, sign and mail it to the address above.

Qualified applicants will be notified by telephone of the dates for the oral board interviews.

If you have questions or would like more information on the City of Casa Grande Police Department, please contact Sergeant Reginald Winston at 421-8711 x6770
 

All employees of the City of Casa Grande shall reside within a 30-mile radius of the City limits within six months after completion of probation.