COMMUNITY RESPONDER

Online applications will be accepted beginning December 7, 2022, and must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Arizona Time) on January 4, 2023.

Faxed, mailed, hardcopy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will result in disqualification from the process. Applications will be accepted per the rules posted at www.tempe.gov/jobs.

Candidates who successfully apply will be contacted by email within 10 days of applications closing with more information.

The TPD PH and Application & FCRA&D packet, RSVP instructions, test information, and other information including instructions will be included in the notification email if you are invited to take the written examination. A member of the Recruiting & Hiring Squad will review your written examination results and forms after testing and may schedule you for a panel interview. Those who successfully complete the panel interview may be invited to a background interview.

Salary Range:

$21.84 - $29.26 per hour

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.41% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Police Department / Field Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Can include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Number:

RC#901721

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks of a quasi-police nature in support of law enforcement activities in a zone or bureau of Police Department; to perform investigative work; to participate in a provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; to work with the community on mutual problems and concerns; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Duties include handling calls for service not requiring the presence of a sworn officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

One (1) year of public contact or customer assistance experience.

Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalency. An associate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an Arizona Terminal Operator Certification Level B.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Written Test
• Panel Interview
• Police background interview and background check
• Polygraph examination
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

Candidates will remain on an eligibility list for up to six (6) months from the date of application. Eligibility list can be extended beyond six (6) months with HR approval.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For the complete job description go to:

Tempe Job Descriptions

FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.