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POLICE ASSISTANT
- 530297
- PHOENIX
- DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
- Full-time
- Closing at: Dec 8 2024 at 23:55 MST
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity, and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov
POLICE ASSISTANT
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Salary: $35,959.04 - $50,739.52 Annually
To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated and reliable individuals to join our team. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future Police Assistant vacancies.
Maintains the security and safety of people and property on the State Capitol mall. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification.
Must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; must be a citizen of the United States; and have a minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience involving public contact.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
Will be required to operate an x-ray machine and metal detectors.
May be physically demanding and occasionally hazardous.
Requires lifting, repetitive hand and eye movement, and the use of a variety of office and police-related equipment.
Will be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
