Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:  Perform police officer duties in controlling and analyzing crime scenes, establishing and maintaining order, identifying and enforcing campus violations, and conducting proactive public relations with students, the public, and employees.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, to include patrolling college properties in an effort to proactively preserve law and order and achieve positive public relations; respond to public safety emergencies, complaints, concerns or questions and administer proper procedures to ensure public safety; conduct criminal investigations; enforce parking regulations, control and direct traffic, to include respond to and conduct traffic accident investigations; inspect and maintain the security of college buildings and facilities.  Provide public assistance; participate in community service activities; use safe work practices and procedures, and provide customer service. Prepare applicable crime and incident reports.  Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department of Public Safety.  Maintain and clean equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:  All applicants must meet the minimum requirements as prescribed by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST).  Preference may be given applicants currently certified by AZ POST.  See the attached memo or www.azpost.state.az.us/ for additional information.

Knowledge of: Law enforcement principles and procedures; applicable laws, rules and regulations; defensive tactics; firearm usage and justification; first aid principles;  safe work practices, to include safe lifting and carrying methods, and the proper use of weapons;  principles of effective customer service and written and verbal communications.

Ability to: Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; analyze complex and stressful situations; use firearms; use defensive tactics; conduct interviews and interrogations; maintain personal control; drive and/or operate applicable vehicles; communicate orally and in writing in English; use interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; work in a seven-day a week operation and provide effective customer service.

Experience, Education and Licensing: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as shown here. This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License and demonstration of an acceptable driving record.  Attendance at an Arizona Police Academy will be scheduled for successful non-certified candidates.  The academy is physically and mentally challenging.  AZ POST certification and passing the department’s field training officer program are required in order to successfully complete the College’s probationary requirements.

Physical Requirements: This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, vibrations, fumes, odors, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises and travel.

METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants who submit complete application packets (required application materials are listed in the “How to Apply” section below) will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position.

OTHER INFORMATION: These are 40-hours/week positions that are part of a seven- day a week operation, including weekends and holidays.  A post offer-of-employment medical exam and psychological evaluation (College-provided) will be required. College Police Officers participate in the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, the Arizona State Retirement System or an Optional Retirement Plan.  Additional information is available at http://www.pima.edu/employee/benefits/retirement/.

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants must submit the following materials to the address listed below:

1. Completed “Pima Community College Application for Employment – Staff Position”. Do not say, "See résumé" in lieu of a completed application.
2. A résumé.
3. Proof of age 21 or greater.
4. Signed memorandum (attached) regarding qualifications for appointment as a peace officer in Arizona.

In addition:

• Applicants with disabilities may request that special accommodations be made to complete the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, a minimum of 5 working days’ advance notice is requested. Contact (520) 206-4624.
• Applications will not be considered complete until all of the items listed under “How to Apply” have been received by District Human Resources office by 4:45 p.m. MST on the closing date.
• Incomplete, illegible, or late application materials will not be considered.
• The College reserves the right to interview only those applicants deemed most qualified.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses at any stage of the screening process.
• Legible photocopies of the application form will be accepted with an original signature and current date.
• Credentials for post-secondary education will be checked. The successful candidate may be required to provide official transcripts.
• Employment is contingent upon approval by the Board of Governors and subject to successful completion of a probation period.
• Applications for this position may be used for future position vacancies.
• Application and complete job announcement may be downloaded at www.pima.edu/pimajobs.

Pima County Community College District
Human Resources, Employment Office
4905D East Broadway, Suite 102
Tucson, AZ 85709-1190
Toll Free 1-877-PIMAJOB; Phone (520) 206-4624;
TTY (520) 206-4852; FAX (520) 206-4662
Web Address: http://www.pima.edu/pimajobs

Office hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Application materials may also be obtained from the Business Office at each campus.  The College is closed on national holidays and other occasions.  Please see http://www.pima.edu/calendars/for additional information.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer