Police Officer Recruit- Sep. 2025

Job Description Summary

• A strong moral compass and commitment to ethical behavior.
• Ability to articulate clearly and listen effectively to a wide range of people.
• Strong judgment making skills for assessing situations and making sound decisions quickly.
• Understanding and compassion for others, especially in difficult situations.
• Good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
• Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs.
• A commitment to community service and building positive relationships with the public.

• The city of Goodyear offers the following benefits
• Medical clinic usage at no cost to employee
• Take home vehicle for police officers
• Highest uniform allowance in the Valley
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement healthcare
• Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited to test. A review of the AZPOST questionnaire is included in the screening process.

• Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• Time: Approximate time will be 0500-0600
• Physical Agility Evaluation Location: Goodyear Police Department 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
• Oral interview Location: Goodyear City Hall 1900 N. Civic Sq. Goodyear, AZ 85395
  

• Run a 99-yard obstacle course
• Lift and drag 165-pound dummy
• 6-foot chain link fence climb
• 6-foot solid fence climb
• 500-yard run

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Performs patrol duties by traveling through designated areas, searching for suspicious, hazardous or criminal activity, field interviewing suspected offenders, and making arrests.
• Responds to both routine and emergency calls including hazardous materials incidents by contacting the reporting person and witnesses, and determining the nature of call and action to be taken.
• Follows up on calls by locating suspects, victims, and witnesses, processing and booking suspects, completing report of the incident, submitting report to prosecutor and appearing in court.
• Educates the community by teaching classes at schools, conducting block watch meetings, making public presentations, and answering inquiries regarding legal and safety issues.
• Performs administrative duties by proposing, writing, and reviewing departmental policy, completing statistical reports, training officers, and participating in department/City process improvement teams.

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: No experience needed.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: All applicants must be 21 years of age by graduation of the academy; a citizen of the United States; and have a valid Driver's License. Applicants must be able to pass required tests outlined and a thorough background examination which includes a polygraph, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, memorandums, letters, legal documents, and reports.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform algebra and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, letters, citations, and police reports.
• Managerial: Managerial responsibilities include regulating caseloads and course schedules. Most officers are responsible for managing a specialty area, such as code enforcement, alarm ordinance, gang member tracking, etc.
• Budget Responsibility: The employee prepares documents and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit of a department and may recommend budget allocations.
• Complexity: Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: The employee(s) in this position contact others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within the City which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects. In addition, these employees work with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations. Working with various state and federal agencies may also be required of the employee. Vendors and suppliers may also be called upon for information on purchases, supplies or products. Meetings and discussions may be conducted with customers, brokers and sales representatives.

12 Month Objectives

• Successful completion from a law enforcement training academy
• Write clear, concise, and accurate reports as evidenced by supervisory review and approval.
• Learn the geography of the City of Goodyear by displaying an efficient response to calls for service.
• Learn and interpret laws, department policies and procedures, and City policies, together with the ability to use good judgment in its application as demonstrated in report writing and in citizen contact.
• Develop skill and display proficiency in the use of firearms as evidenced through training exercised.
• Deal with the public in a professional and community-oriented manner.
• Recollect names, faces and details on incidents in order to testify effectively in a court of law.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action under stressful situations as displayed in practical and training exercises.
• Issue appropriate parking, traffic, and criminal citations as demonstrated by properly completing the citations.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and supervisors by practicing good communication, support, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and pressed uniform as well as high standard of personal hygiene, as directed by department policy.
• Operate patrol vehicles in a safe, efficient manner by having no accidents, and practicing good driving habits.
• Successfully complete expectations of a police officer at 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month reviews.
• Successfully complete the Field Training Program.