Town of Gilbert Lateral Police Officer in Gilbert , Arizona Lateral Police Officer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/jobs/newprint/4816751) Apply  Lateral Police Officer Salary $34.57

• $48.

66 Hourly Location AZ, AZ Job Type Full Time Job Number 25-0168 Department

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Arizona Description Benefits Questions We Are Seeking

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE JOB BULLETIN FOR INFORMATION REGARDING TESTING REQUIREMENTS.

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of an Experienced Lateral Police Officer. The Police Officer reports to a Police Sergeant. The primary function of this position is to perform general and specialized law enforcement work to preserve public peace and protect lives, property and the rights of the public and enforce statutory law and municipal ordinances. The work involves patrolling streets and neighborhoods to deter crime and apprehend or arrest violators or suspects, responding to calls for law enforcement assistance and gathering information for criminal investigations. At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! We are currently hiring for the following positions, please find the minimum qualifications for an Experienced Lateral Officer include: High School Diploma or GED. Valid Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (or ability to obtain one through the AZPOST Waiver process for out of state Lateral Candidates). 3 years of experience in a full-time sworn peace officer position by time of hire. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt

• eligible for overtime compensation.

About You Ideal candidates for the position will effectively exceed customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required. The Town reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. An eligibility list will be created and will remain active for six months. While the eligibility list remains active, you may be contacted to complete some or all of the following: extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, pre-employment medical examination and drug screen. This process is typically completed within three to five months.

POLICE OFFICER

• TESTING

INFORMATION

Prior to Submitting your application, all applicants

MUST:

Complete the online Arizona POST Personal History Form (Click HERE) (https://azpost.okta.com/) Enter your Arizona POST Form ID in Question 5

Email Communications:

The Gilbert Police Department will communicate important testing information to applicants via email. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they provide their accurate email address information on their application. Please do not call the Gilbert Police Department for your results. Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert's Mission:

Anticipate. Create.

Help People Our Values:

DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards:

(https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. We Are Here to Help! Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance. 01 Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below. Yes No 02 In order to qualify as a lateral police/peace officer, applicants must have three (3) years of experience as a full-time certified police/peace officer working for a public law enforcement agency. Will you have 3 years of experience as a full-time sworn peace/police officer by time of hire? Yes No 03 The three (3) years of experience begins on the date peace/officer certification is achieved while working for a public law enforcement agency. Basic police academy time is not included in the lateral experience credit. Does your three years of police/peace officer experience meet this criterion? Yes No 04 Have you thoroughly reviewed the "Background Guidelines and Disqualifiers" page at www.

GilbertAZ.gov/JoinGPD prior to answering the following questions? Yes No 05 Per the instructions in the posting, enter your Arizona POST Personal History Form ID number below. If you have not yet completed your Arizona POST Personal History Form, please do so prior to submitting your application. 06 Are you a citizen of the United States of America, or do you have the ability to obtain your United States of America citizenship prior to being appointed or attending the police academy? Yes No 07 Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.? Yes No 08 Have you been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Services? Yes No 09 Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to domestic violence? Yes No 10 Have you ever been convicted of a felony or convicted of a crime that would be considered a felony in Arizona? Yes No 11 Have you personally possessed or used marijuana within the past two (2) years, or at any point while appointed as a peace officer?

• It is not a disqualifier if those activities occurred while employed for a licensed dispensary and in the scope of employment duties.
• This includes products derived from marijuana if they contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
• This does not include Cannabidiol (CBD) products containing less than 0.

3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Yes No 12 Have you illegally used any steroids within the past three (3) years, or at any point while appointed as a peace officer? Yes No 13 Have you illegally used Adderall within the past three (3) years, or at any point while appointed as a peace officer? Yes No 14 Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs? Yes No 15 Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs within the past seven (7) years, or at any point as a peace officer? Yes No 16 Have you illegally used dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs more than five (5) times in your lifetime? (Five (5) total times in all categories combined, not five (5) per category.) Yes No 17 Have you illegally used dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs more than one (1) time after the age of 21? (One (1) total time in all categories combined, not one per category.) Yes No 18 Please select the initial reason for your interest and application to the Gilbert Police Department. Gilbert Police Department employee referral Other referral Other interaction with police employee Social media post or advertisement Online job website search Virtual recruitment event In-person recruitment or community event Poster or other printed media Billboard Other 19 Provide any specific details from your previous response. (Date, location, name, etc.) 20 The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply): Veteran Disabled Veteran Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse Disabled Person Required Question Employer Town of Gilbert Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296 Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email