Police Officer Recruit (Multiple Positions)
- Employer
- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Human Resources & Employee Development, Safety & Security
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Arizona Police Department seeks entry level applicants. Those interested in becoming a UA Police Officer must demonstrate effective critical thinking skills, exhibit sound judgment and be healthy both physically and emotionally.
We seek to reflect the rich diversity of the community in the quality people we employ. The men and women of UAPD possess a strong sense of community and service orientation. As an officer you can make a difference. Our officers are committed to public service, professionalism & peaceful community. This position has a one-year probation period.
If you qualified for this position, but were not selected, we encourage you to reapply if this position reopens again under a new posting number.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of Law Enforcement practices and procedures.
- Skill in analytical, objective observance of situations and quick decision making.
- Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially.
- Skill in recording information accurately and completely.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
As acost-saving measure related to the impact of COVID-19, Furlough and Furlough-Based Salary Programs havebeen approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. All new hires subject to theprograms will be notified in accordance with adopted Furlough and Furlough-Based Salary Programsguidelines and will be required to comply with all measures. To learn moreabout the programs and whether this position is affected, please visithr.arizona.edu/FY-2020-2021-Furlough-Program.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesAs a RECRUIT:
- Attends a minimum of a twenty two week training program under supervision of AZ Post instructors to acquire minimum knowledge and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
- Reads and studies instructional or informational material in order to achieve elementary working knowledge.
- Prepares for and takes written and physical test to prove knowledge and skill levels.
- Receives field training from certified Field Training Officer (FTO), utilizing and applying knowledge from classroom work.
- Receives evaluations from FTO to track progress.
- Obtains certification upon meeting AZ Post established, minimum standards and passing required examinations (or waiver examinations) within six (6) month period.
As an OFFICER upon graduation:
- Patrols buildings and grounds checking locked doors and windows and investigates suspicious activity or people.
- Receives briefing upon arrival for duty; secures information, asks questions and participates in required departmental training and discussion of information.
- Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and arrest violators; issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed.
- Writes and files with supervisor crime reports and daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued in prescribed format.
- Assists motorists and University community by delivering emergency messages; helping motorists with flat tires, stalled vehicles or keys locked in car; advising University community on crime prevention techniques.
- Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts.
- Testifies in court in response to subpoena as witness and/or reporting officer to crime.
- Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files appropriate reports as directed by federal, state or local legal requirements.
- UAPD serves 24/7. OFFICERS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT ASSIGNED.
Applicants must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training mandates. Those qualifications can be found in Rules R13-4-105, 106, 107 and 109.
Applicants should be mindful that AZPOST establishes the minimum standards. These requirements include:
- US citizenship,
- age 21 @ completion of academy,
- no felony convictions,
- no dishonorable discharge,
- HS diploma or GED
- possession of an AZ drivers license at time of employment.
Applicants must pass a physical agility and written exam, oral board interview, in-depth background investigation to include polygraph, medical and psychological exams.
- Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
supcom@arizona.edu
(520) 621-7537 Open Date10/12/2020Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyNo DocumentsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantTHIS PROCESS WILL HAVE A TIGHT TIMELINE AS THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER (SALETC) ACADEMY WILL BEGIN ON JANUARY 25, 2021. DETAILS OF THE TESTING PROCESS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO APPLICANTS ONCE DETAILS ARE FINALIZED. IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT BOTH THE UAPD and AzPOST background packets, along with the required documents ASAP, but no later than OCTOBER 29, 2020 BACKGROUND INSTRUCTIONS:APPLICANTS MUST PRINT OUT, COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING UAPD and AZPOST BACKGROUND PACKETS, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND NOTARIZATION to ensure consideration. Failure to submit both packets and all of the requested documents will result in a designation of your application as “INCOMPLETE”.
Other requirements of those continuing in process will be: polygraph, medical, psychological, drug testing and an in-depth background check.To access UAPD Background Packet copy and paste the following URL into browser: https://uapd.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/uapd_background_2018_final.pdf
To access UAPD Clarification Form(s)-(use if needed to complete background packet). Copy and paste the following URL into browser: https://uapd.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/uapd_background_clarification_form.pdf
To access AZPOST packet copy and paste the following URL into browser: https://uapd.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/azpost_background_packet.pdf
You may mail Background Packet to the address below or drop it off in UAPD Lobby Drop Box (24/7)
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ATTN: MARLENE SUPCO
1852 E. 1ST STREET
TUCSON, AZ 85721
Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.
As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.
Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.
As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
Who We Are
Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:
Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.
Compassion: Choose to care.
Exploration: Be insatiably curious.
Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.
Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)
Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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