Police Officer Jobs in Arizona

A Police Officer is a key role within the law enforcement industry that focuses on maintaining order and preventing crime. Their duties encompass a wide range of tasks including patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, conducting traffic stops, issuing citations, arresting suspects, and writing detailed reports. Additionally, they may be responsible for collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and testifying in court. They also play a crucial role in community relations, often engaging in outreach efforts to maintain positive relationships with the community they serve.

Before becoming a Police Officer, an individual could hold a number of different roles. Some may serve as Military Police in the Armed Forces, gaining valuable experience in law enforcement, security, and community relations. Others may work as Security Guards or Loss Prevention Officers, honing their skills in observation, conflict resolution, and report writing. Some individuals may come from a background in Social Work or Counseling, bringing valuable communication and problem-solving skills to the role. It's important for Police Officers to have strong physical fitness, communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and emotional resilience. They should also have specific certifications such as a high school diploma, a degree in criminal justice or a related field, and completion of a police academy program. Certain positions may require additional certifications or training in specialized areas, such as firearms, self-defense, first-aid, and CPR.

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The Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Assistant Chief Patrol Agent) serves as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d)), duties and responsibilities include: Assisting...

Police Officer - FRLEO (Phoenix)

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 3 hours ago

Must have the ability to carry firearms and other law enforcement equipment, which could be retained on the officer's duty belt....

Police Investigator I

  • Mesa, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 7 hours ago

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience in a law enforcement/public safety environment; OR considerable (3 - 5 years) public...

Police Officer (Field Training Officer)

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 hours ago

You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER (FIELD TRAINING OFFICER) in the PROVOST MARSHALL OFFICE/MARINE CORPS POLICE DEPARTMENT of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA....

enforcement administration....

Cadet State Trooper - TAYLOR/HOLBROOK

  • Taylor, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Taylor, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Learns patrol, investigation, traffic control and safety, police methods, first aid, and community and police relations. Learns federal, state, and local traffic and criminal laws....

Trooper Trainee May 7 TAYLOR/HOLBROOK Testing

  • Taylor, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Taylor, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Under direct supervision, performs work in a structured program to gain practical work experience in the administrative and operational functions of the Highway Patrol Division....

Border Patrol, Yuma Sector, Law Enforcement Operations, located in Yuma, AZ. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement....

Police Officer

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 1 day ago

, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction....

Business Systems Analyst - Police, Strategic Information Bureau

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 2 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: At least two years' law enforcement, public safety, law enforcement records processing experience....

in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt...

Border Patrol Agent (Sector Programs)

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 2 days ago

in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt...

POLICE SERVICE TECHNICIAN- Closes 3/26/25

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Havasu City, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Above all, they are dedicated to maintaining the department's essential equipment and facilities to support law enforcement operations effectively....

Trooper Trainee Yuma Testing

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Under direct supervision, performs work in a structured program to gain practical work experience in the administrative and operational functions of the Highway Patrol Division....

in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt...

Demographic Data for Arizona

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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Arizona

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.2%
High School or GED
22.0%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.8%


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