University of Arizona Police Department
Police Officer Recruit
University of Arizona Police Department, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Description
The University of Arizona Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves a vibrant and diverse community. The department operates in the most densely populated area of Tucson, offering a unique environment at an institution of higher learning. Full‑authority Arizona Peace Officers in the department carry out crime control, traffic safety, community engagement, and crime prevention duties. The department offers a variety of career paths and specialty assignments, and seeks motivated entry‑level applicants who demonstrate effective critical thinking, sound judgment, and good physical and mental health.
Responsibilities • Conduct patrols and respond to incidents in the university and surrounding communities. • Perform traffic enforcement and safety inspections. • Engage with students, faculty, and visitors to promote safety and community relations. • Investigate complaints and assist in crime prevention efforts. • Maintain accurate reports and documentation of duties performed.
Requirements
US citizenship
Age 21 upon completion of the police academy
No felony convictions
No dishonorable discharge from the military
High‑school diploma or GED
Valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of employment
Applicants must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (PAST) mandates as outlined in Rules R13‑4‑105, 106, 107, and 109. Candidates must also pass a physical agility assessment that includes a 500‑yard run, a 99‑yard obstacle course, a 165‑lb body drag (32 feet), a climb over a 6‑foot chain link fence, and a climb over a 6‑foot solid wall. Each event is timed. A written exam is also required.
Application Process Candidates must first apply online through the University of Arizona Human Resources website. Once the application is received, instructions for completing the Personal History Questionnaire, as well as the UAPD and AZPOST background applications, will be emailed. Successful candidates will undergo polygraph, medical, psychological, drug testing, and an in‑depth background check.
Salary and Benefits Starting salary: $56,238 annually ($27.038 hr); increases to $57,925 ($27.849 hr) after graduation from the police academy.
Benefits include health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a competitive retirement package; reduced tuition rates for employees and qualifying family members; paid vacation, sick days, and holidays; overtime eligibility; and more. For more information, visit UA HR Benefits.
Other Information This position has a one‑year probation period. Officers must be willing to work rotating shifts/days off and public holidays. Qualifying sworn personnel have opportunities for rank and lateral advancement as well as specialty assignments within the department.
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Responsibilities • Conduct patrols and respond to incidents in the university and surrounding communities. • Perform traffic enforcement and safety inspections. • Engage with students, faculty, and visitors to promote safety and community relations. • Investigate complaints and assist in crime prevention efforts. • Maintain accurate reports and documentation of duties performed.
Requirements
US citizenship
Age 21 upon completion of the police academy
No felony convictions
No dishonorable discharge from the military
High‑school diploma or GED
Valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of employment
Applicants must meet Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (PAST) mandates as outlined in Rules R13‑4‑105, 106, 107, and 109. Candidates must also pass a physical agility assessment that includes a 500‑yard run, a 99‑yard obstacle course, a 165‑lb body drag (32 feet), a climb over a 6‑foot chain link fence, and a climb over a 6‑foot solid wall. Each event is timed. A written exam is also required.
Application Process Candidates must first apply online through the University of Arizona Human Resources website. Once the application is received, instructions for completing the Personal History Questionnaire, as well as the UAPD and AZPOST background applications, will be emailed. Successful candidates will undergo polygraph, medical, psychological, drug testing, and an in‑depth background check.
Salary and Benefits Starting salary: $56,238 annually ($27.038 hr); increases to $57,925 ($27.849 hr) after graduation from the police academy.
Benefits include health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a competitive retirement package; reduced tuition rates for employees and qualifying family members; paid vacation, sick days, and holidays; overtime eligibility; and more. For more information, visit UA HR Benefits.
Other Information This position has a one‑year probation period. Officers must be willing to work rotating shifts/days off and public holidays. Qualifying sworn personnel have opportunities for rank and lateral advancement as well as specialty assignments within the department.
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