City of Scottsdale

Police Aide

SALARY

$23.13 - $33.63 Hourly

LOCATION

• Scottsdale, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Regular

JOB NUMBER

FY2324-00370

DIVISION

PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE

DEPARTMENT

PATROL SERVICES

OPENING DATE

11/13/2023

CLOSING DATE

11/26/2023 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction

The Police Aide drives alone in a police car and responds to Police dispatch-based calls for service, conducts investigations, and writes reports for a variety of calls not requiring Police Officer presence including, but not limited to, motor vehicle collisions and criminal incidents. When necessary, Police Aides also work with Police Officers and City employees investigating various crimes and other activity. When there are no calls to handle, Police Aides are responsible for generating self-initiated activity.

IMPORTANT: Please review the current Scottsdale Police Grooming Standards before submitting your application.

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

For more information on the selection process, please check here to be taken to the Scottsdale Police Department's website.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• No experience necessary.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent at time of hire.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Interviews victims, witnesses, and reporting parties to obtain information necessary to conduct a complete and thorough investigation and compile a written police report.
• Analyzes details of cases and produces accurate and detailed reports of crimes including, but not limited to: burglaries, auto thefts, fraud, forgery, identity thefts, threats, assaults, abuse, violations of court orders, harassment, shoplifts, thefts, criminal damage, missing persons, and runaways.
• Investigates and reports both injury and non-injury motor vehicle collisions, issues accident related traffic citations, coordinates accident scenes, measures distances, makes calculations, draws diagrams, and testifies in court.
• Identifies illegally parked vehicles and properly completes written warnings or citations.
• Communicates effectively, professionally, and courteously with diverse groups of people, both verbally and in writing, often under stressful circumstances.
• Directs traffic in any type of weather condition.
• Identifies visual roadway hazards and determines a safe action to remove them, including disabled vehicles.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods of time while driving a motor vehicle maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area.
• Sit for extended period of time at computer.
• Move or drag up to 165 pounds without assistance; carry up to 50 pounds short distances without assistance.
• Stand for extended periods in the roadway, in all kinds of weather conditions, while moving hands and arms above shoulders and operating a whistle.
• Read and navigate using maps to find addresses for routine and urgent calls in a timely fashion.
• Utilize two-way radio and mobile data terminal to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with Scene investigation and/or traffic control.
• Measure distances and draws corresponding diagrams.
• Perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
• Apply first aid principles and practices.
• Bend, stoop, or pick up traffic cones and other objects; climb barriers while carrying objects.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a marked police motor vehicle.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a mobile computer within a marked police motor vehicle.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, unpleasant odors, hazardous materials, and firearms.
• Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions in a timely manner.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including: computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when needed/required.
• Work shift work and overtime.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here .

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and a written exercise. Final selection is contingent upon a background investigation which includes:

• Fingerprinting*
• Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment:

• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination*

• May be waived for current Scottsdale Police Department employees.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE:Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Agency

City of Scottsdale

Address

9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Police Aide Supplemental Questionnaire

QUESTION 1

Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Scottsdale or any other employment requirement / restriction that would impact your potential employment with the City of Scottsdale?

Yes

No

QUESTION 2

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

Yes

No

QUESTION 3

A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

Yes

No

QUESTION 4

This position requires that you be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. Are you 18 years old?

Yes

No

QUESTION 5

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

Yes

No

QUESTION 6

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

Interlock Device

Court Mandated Restricted Hours

Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)

I have no restrictions on my driver's license

QUESTION 7

Which best describes your customer service / public contact experience? (Public contact is being defined for this purpose as any experience interacting with the public in person; volunteer / work experience may be used).

No Experience

Less than 1 year

Between 1 and 2 years

2 or more years

QUESTION 8

Please describe your experience working in a customer service or public contact position (including any volunteer experience). Make sure to list dates if not already listed under the work experience section in the application.

QUESTION 9

Please describe any writing experience that you have (through school or job related). Please provide details.

QUESTION 10

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

No

QUESTION 11

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

No

QUESTION 12

Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

No

QUESTION 13

Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

No

QUESTION 14

If hired, you will be required to work mandatory overtime and periodic changing shift assignments with minimal notice. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

Yes

No

QUESTION 15

If hired, this job will require that you work different shifts. Are you able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays?

Yes

No

QUESTION 16

I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

Yes

No

QUESTION 17

After you review the grooming standards (link was provided on the job posting), answer the following:
I understand that, if employed by the Scottsdale Police Department as a Police Officer, I would need to conform to these grooming standards.

Yes

No

QUESTION 18

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

No Experience

Submitted Application

Tested and/or Interviewed

Submitted Background Packet

QUESTION 19

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

City Web Page

Scottsdale Police Web Page

Social Media

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

CareersinGovernment.com

Career Builder

Indeed.com

Jobing.com

911hotjobs.com

Blue Line

Policeone.com

LawEnforcementJobs.com

Radio ad*

Newspaper/other ad*

Job Fair (In-Person/Virtual)*

Friend/Neighbor*

City / SPD Employee*

Handshake

Email

Recruitment Booth* (please list the recruitment event/location in the next question)

Other

QUESTION 20

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.

* Required Question

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