Police Officer Recruit
Police Officer Recruit
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08-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Description
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The City of Avondale is seeking motivated community-focused individuals for the position of Police Officer Recruit. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to start a career in law enforcement and make a positive impact in our community. Essential Functions
Enforces Arizona State laws and City ordinances. Provides customer service to the citizens of Avondale. Responds to emergency situations & non-emergency calls for service investigates crimes educates the public regarding safety and security testifies in court writes reports conducts & attends trainings and performs administrative duties as required. May perform duties with units that require additional training and specialization.
Additional functions of the position include:- Patrol designated areas via vehicle or on foot.
- Respond to calls for service; conduct interviews and investigations.
- Gather evidence write detailed reports and testify in court as needed.
- Arrest suspects and enforce local state and federal laws.
- Engage in community policing and problem-solving initiatives.
- Perform additional duties such as warrant service traffic enforcement training and booking.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications please click to view the Class Specificationhere.Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be 21 years of age by Police Academy graduation.
- Must have a valid Arizona Drivers License at the time of hire.
- Successful completion of an Arizona Police Academy and Arizona Police Officers Standards and Training (AZ POST) Certification.
- Above average physical conditioning: includes running climbing crawling and possessing the ability to pass and maintain an entry-level officers physical fitness requirements.
- Existing knowledge of the use of force application of criminal law constitutional law and current tactics used in law enforcement is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Automatic Disqualifiers
Applicants will be disqualified if they have:
- Been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona.
- Are not a U.S. citizen.
- Had a previous law enforcement certification revoked or denied.
- Used marijuana within the past 2 years.
- Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics beyond what is considered experimentation. Use is presumed not to be experimental if:
- The individual has used dangerous drugs or narcotics (excluding marijuana) more than five times in total or more than once after the age of 21.
- Illegally sold manufactured cultivated or transported for sale any dangerous drugs or narcotics (excluding marijuana).
- Illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics (excluding marijuana) for any reason within the past seven (7) years. This includes but is not limited to:
- Cocaine
- Crack cocaine
- Methamphetamine (including crystal meth or speed)
- Anabolic steroids except when legally prescribed or approved for over-the-counter use by the FDA
- A pattern of abusing prescription medications.
- Demonstrated a pattern of serious traffic violations indicating a disregard for traffic laws and public safety within the past three (3) years.
- Had a drivers license suspended in Arizona or any other state due to:
- Excessive traffic violations or
- Any offense that would result in an automatic license suspension.
- Been convicted of a crime under any domestic violence statute.
- Lied or falsified information during any stage of the hiring process.
Contact InformationHuman Resources Department
City of Avondale
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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