Police Officers - Recruits

Job Description:

Police Officers - Recruits

Description

Summary of position
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the City; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.
Upcoming interview/testing dates:
The following is a list of our upcoming interview/testing dates. This page will be updated continuously throughout the year. If you would like to interview with us, please read the information on this page and APPLY now

Upcoming dates:

January 22, 2025

January 29, 2025

February 12, 2025

February 26, 2025

If you have any questions regarding the interview/testing dates, please contact PDRecruitment@sedonaaz.gov.

Minimum qualifications

• Must be 20.5 years old at time of application and 21 years old before completion of the Academy
• Must possess minimum POST requirements of GED or high school diploma.
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Arizona POST Peace Officer Certification (POST waiver option for out of state candidates)
• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Level C certification

Work Conditions
Environmental Conditions:

• Emergency peace control environment; travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hostile environments and hazardous conditions

Physical Conditions:

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; subduing resisting individuals; moving equipment and injured or deceased persons; performing lifesaving and rescue procedures; operating assigned police equipment and vehicles; general manual dexterity.

Background Check

• Applicants must pass an extensive background check and must submit the Arizona POST form in order to be considered. Please send your completed form ID to PDrecruitment@sedonaaz.gov

Physical Requirements

• Physical assessment to include sit-ups, push-ups, and a run as part of the selection process.

Awesome benefits

• Ninety-six hours of PTO time
• Take-home vehicle program
• Generous uniform allowance
• 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage options for employee
• Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents including options for 100% paid
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation accrual rates
• City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Free on-site exercise facility
• Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans

Unique place to work and live
The City of Sedona, located in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country, provides exceptional public services and creates a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreation, Sedona is a top destination for relaxation and adventure. Join our team and help preserve Sedona’s natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for all. Our employees are at the heart of making Sedona a welcoming, inspiring place to live and visit. Be part of something remarkable.

Contact Information
City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-5038 or 203-5189
HumanResources@SedonaAZ.gov

The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Salary:

$29.48/hourly