Police Officer – Reserve:

Full Job Description

This is a non-exempt, volunteer position. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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This position is open until filled.

Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, officers provide law enforcement services to the citizens of Cottonwood and surrounding areas; and performs related duties as assigned.  

OFFICER TESTING: Testing for Certified Reserve applicants consists of the Physical Fitness Test and a Structured Oral Board Interview.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Work involved in this classification includes law enforcement activities including, but not limited to standing and/or walking for extended periods, short sprints, long pursuit running lasting over 2 minutes, running up and down stairs, pushing heavy objects such as vehicles, jumping over and around obstacles, lifting and carrying objects sometimes up and down stairs, using hands and feet in use of force situations, performance of appropriate defensive tactics and suspect control techniques, using force in short and long term (greater than 2 minutes) efforts, bending and reaching, dragging people and objects as in extracting victims from vehicles.

Physical Testing Minimum Standards

     Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (P.O.P.A.T.)

        99-Yard Obstacle Course (tested twice)

        165-pound body drag (32 feet) (tested twice)

        Solid-Fence Climb (6ft.) (tested twice)

        Chain-Link Fence Climb (6ft.) (tested twice)

        500-Yard Run (tested once)

Applicants who qualify as laterals per AZ P.O.S.T. rules or are currently certified must attain the minimum of 384 cumulative points. Scores will be computed from the times obtained from the above listed events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an equivalent of a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age, certified peace officer in AZ and in good standing*, no felony convictions, successfully complete the Arizona P.O.S.T. minimum certification requirements including a background questionnaire investigation and interview, polygraph examination, psychological test, medical examination and controlled substance screening. Must possess the ability to be clearly understood when speaking.

*If certified as a peace officer in another state you must be in good standing in that state and able to challenge AZ Peace Officer Standard and Training test and pass it without attending a police academy.

**Note** Police Officers must meet the requirements of Cottonwood Police Department Policy 1023.3 & 1023.4 Personal Appearance Standards which state that officers while on-duty will display no body piercing (with limited exceptions for female employees).

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With an elevation of 3,300 feet, Cottonwood is a small but growing community situated in the heart of the Verde Valley, which is located 90 miles north of Phoenix and 50 miles south of Flagstaff, at the base of Mingus Mountain. We have convenient shopping, hotels, restaurants, and a picturesque Historic Old Town, bustling with activity. Visit the local vineyards and tasting rooms, ancient Indian ruins, historic parks, landmarks, and ghost towns. Explore the hiking trails, golf at our scenic courses, or kayak down the beautiful Verde River. Enjoy the perfect balance of job satisfaction and phenomenal quality of life the area has to offer!