Police Officer Recruit

San Luis, AZ
San Luis Police Department

Salary: $18.71 Hourly.

Essential Functions:

  • Attend a minimum of a sixteen-week training program under the supervision of instructors in a police academy approved by AZ POST to acquire the minimum and skills necessary to perform in Police Officer classification.
  • Read and study instructional or informational material in order to achieve elementary working knowledge.
  • Prepare for and take written physical tests to prove knowledge and skill levels.
  • Receive field training from certified Field Training Officer (FTO), utilizing and applying knowledge from classroom work; receives evaluations from FTO to track progress.
  • Obtain certification upon meeting AZ POST established minimum standards and passing required examinations (or waiver examinations) within a six-month period.

Requirements:

  • Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
  • A valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
  • Must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZ POST) and City of San Luis standards for appointment as a police officer.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age by the time of graduation from the Police Academy.
  • A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • San Luis, Arizona residency.