Salary : $53,896.00 - $75,455.00 Annually
Location : Eloy, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: Police Operations
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Summary
Under close supervision, provides assistance to sworn officers in areas such as taking routine reports, processing prisoners, investigating traffic accidents, securing and impounding evidence at crime scenes, and performing traffic control at accident scenes. Incumbents do not perform enforcement activities. Successfully completes police academy classes toward attaining Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of Police Department General Orders, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography, roads, and landmarks of Eloy and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of basic criminal law with particular reference to preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile law, disposition policies and court procedures.
• Knowledge of City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in Arizona.
• Knowledge of community issues and regional community resources available to citizenry.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Skill in communicating with violators, and in recognizing suspicious behavior patterns or difficult situations.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles and special equipment during emergency situations.
• Skill in the care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Skill in working as a team member with other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other criminal justice agencies and the general public.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND; must possess State of Arizona Driver's license, and clear criminal record; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
Completion of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy is required within six (6) months from date of appointment.
Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
REVIEW DATE: MAY 1, 2026
To learn more about our benefits, visit our website
Location : Eloy, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: Police Operations
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Summary
Under close supervision, provides assistance to sworn officers in areas such as taking routine reports, processing prisoners, investigating traffic accidents, securing and impounding evidence at crime scenes, and performing traffic control at accident scenes. Incumbents do not perform enforcement activities. Successfully completes police academy classes toward attaining Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Rides with and assists a police officer in searching and transporting prisoners from the arrest scene to the jail.
- Transports police vehicles between the maintenance shop and headquarters.
- Answers routine inquiries in person or by telephone.
- Assists with traffic control and investigations at accident scenes.
- Assists officers with securing and impounding evidence at crime scenes.
- Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device.
- Successfully completes classes toward attaining Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- Completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
- Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and local law enforcement organizations.
- Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge of Police Department General Orders, rules, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography, roads, and landmarks of Eloy and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of basic criminal law with particular reference to preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile law, disposition policies and court procedures.
• Knowledge of City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in Arizona.
• Knowledge of community issues and regional community resources available to citizenry.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Skill in communicating with violators, and in recognizing suspicious behavior patterns or difficult situations.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles and special equipment during emergency situations.
• Skill in the care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of law enforcement tools and equipment.
• Skill in working as a team member with other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other criminal justice agencies and the general public.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND; must possess State of Arizona Driver's license, and clear criminal record; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
Completion of Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy is required within six (6) months from date of appointment.
Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
REVIEW DATE: MAY 1, 2026
To learn more about our benefits, visit our website
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