Job Description
Description/Duties
Testing Dates
April 17, 2021
Notifications, reminders, and invitations will primarily be sent via e-mail. Please make sure the email address on your application is valid and checked frequently. Be sure to check your junk/spam folders as well.
*In order to be considered for the current recruitment, you must complete the online job application before the posting closes at 11:59 pm on March, 29, 2021.
Job Announcement
Please review and print the Job Announcement document for additional information related to minimum qualifications and requirements as well as the testing and hiring process.
The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) will be utilized for the fitness test portion of the recruitment process. For the POPAT scoring matrix visit
https://post.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/POPAT%20Section%20of%20Rules%2007%20web.pdf
A Police Officer - Recruit attends the Mesa Police Department Academy to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level Arizona peace officer which include interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population, employing discretion in solving problems, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, and assisting the public. Upon successful completion of academy instruction, the incumbent receives further training in the Field Officer Training Program. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. This is a trainee class for protective service work in the Police Department. An employee in this class receives academy instruction and field training in the areas of patrol methods, causes of criminality, courtroom procedures, fingerprinting, community relations, and other law enforcement topics to prepare for appointment to the position of Police Officer. Upon successful completion of training, an incumbent performs law enforcement patrol activities in a designated area of the City. Duties performed may involve an element of personal danger, and the employee must take action without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Work assignments are made by a Police Sergeant or other superior; work methods and results are checked through personal inspections, and review of reports and discussions. Work requires occasional physical exertion under adverse circumstances. An employee in this class is subject to rotating shifts, weekend, and holiday work. After successful completion of academy instruction and field training, a Police Officer - Recruit is promoted to the class of Police Officer. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment/pre-placement and random alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4229.pdf