| Location | Tempe, AZ |
Performs general duty or specialized sworn law enforcement work while fostering a culture of cooperative engagement with the community, to promote the protection of life and property, and the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes through the equitable enforcement of applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as District policies.
The Police Chief reserves the discretion to re-assign Officers to different work locations / shifts as operational needs require. Assigned job duties, task, work functions may be assigned by the Police Chief.
Police Officers will be scheduled to work 9-Months, based upon the Academic year calendar. August - May Shift schedules will be set for 40 hours per week at an hourly rate of pay.
26/27 Academic calendar: August 17, 2026 - May 14, 2027
Home Location: Police Officers will be assigned a home work location at one of the Districts ten (10) Maricopa Community Colleges. Home campus assignments are based on operational needs and may be changed at the discretion of the Police Chief or designee.
Shift Assignment: Police Officers will be assigned to one of the departments designated shift schedules. Shift assignments are based on operational needs and may include either first shift or second shift. Assigned shifts are subject to change at the discretion of the Police Chief or designee.
1st shift: 0700 - 1500 / 2nd shift 1400 - 2200
Benefits: For Continuing Officers: Work 9 Months, Covered for 12! Enjoy uninterrupted 12-month Medical, Dental, Vision, and insurance coverage while working a 9-month schedule. Benefit premiums are paid through payroll deductions during your 9-month work period, ensuring continuous coverage throughout the year for continuing officers.
Overtime & Off-Duty Employment Opportunities: During the nine (9)-month work session, officers may work department overtime and are eligible to accept off-duty employment through approved third-party vendors, including:
Off Duty Management (ODM)
Arizona State University Events
State Farm Stadium Events
Blue Enforcement Services, LLC
Law Enforcement Specialists, Inc. (Traffic Control)
During the three (3)-month break period, officers may continue to work off-duty assignments through the following approved third-party vendors:
Off Duty Management (ODM)
Arizona State University Events
State Farm Stadium Events
Blue Enforcement Services, LLC
Law Enforcement Specialists, Inc. (Traffic Control)
This structure provides officers with year-round opportunities to supplement their income through overtime and off-duty employment.
Essential Functions
Routinely interacts with, and provides assistance to members of the college community, visitors and allied first responders such as fire, medical and other police personnel. Unlocks rooms and buildings; assists allied criminal justice agencies in the service of criminal and subpoenas and other court orders
Deters and prevents crime by patrolling buildings, facilities, properties, and other areas in the immediate vicinity of the Maricopa Community Colleges
Responds to complaints or requests for assistance; investigates criminal activity and takes appropriate action. May be required to arrest, detain, or subdue a resisting offender using justified and reasonable force where appropriate; may conduct searches of persons, places and things, possibly seizing and impounding property and evidence, protects crime scenes
Responds to calls for service including alarms, requests for medical assistance, critical incidents, traffic collisions, reports of criminal activity and other emergencies/non-emergencies
Observes, reports and/or remedies unsafe or problem situations and assists in identifying health and safety hazards
Conducts face to face interviews; observes, gathers, records, processes and preserves evidence
Prepares detailed written reports; presents testimony and evidence in court; mediates disputes
Directs traffic and/or parking activities; enforces motor vehicle operation and traffic regulations; assists motorists with vehicle problems
Performs crowd control and civil emergency response duties
Provides special services including providing personal welfare and money courier escorts
Provides public awareness and community education presentations
Trains and directs the work of non-certified Public safety Aides and other Public safety personnel
Performs other duties as assigned