Maricopa Community Colleges

Certified College Safety Officer Pool

CERTIFIED COLLEGE SAFETY OFFICER

DISTRICT-WIDE POOL - Posting # 101111002
Pool opens from October 4, 2010 to September 30, 2011
Starting Salary $51,264 - $63,326 (Salary change)
AA/EEO

Requirements to apply for this position:  an Arizona POST active or inactive peace officer certificate OR current or prior experience in the capacity of a peace officer for a U.S. law enforcement or federal government agency (including the Armed Forces) and training that substantially conforms to the basic course of this state. Must have community relations experience in a tenured public safety capacity or related field or service as a lead/field training officer.

Application packets are accepted between the opening and closing dates of each pool.  The application package consists of three documents:  an MCCCD online application; an AZPOST Medical Waiver Form and an AZPOST Personal History form (background information).

For general information about the Certified College Safety Officer position, call Strategic Staffing at (480) 731-8465 or send email to strategic.staffing@domail.maricopa.edu.

Background checks:  MCCCD conducts criminal background checks on all new employees.  In addition, MCCCD is required by Arizona law to participate in the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.  All new employees will be checked to see if they are eligible to work in the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications to Apply

  • Current Arizona POST active or inactive peace officer certificate or ability to be AZPOST certified

    If an applicant had prior certification and service as a peace officer in Arizona and the date of the last separation of service is (3) three years or more from the new date of appointment, his/her training status is inactive and "lapsed". Persons in an inactive status and eligible to be reinstated must complete the Arizona Post reinstatement process.  Applicants will be required to submit documentation establishing that they meet the minimum Arizona POST training requirements and successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver examination. This process takes approximately three months.

  • OR:  Current or prior experience as a peace officer with a law enforcement agency in a U.S. state other than Arizona or the federal government (including the Armed Forces), and whose training substantially conforms to the basic course of the state of Arizona. Must have community relations experience in a tenured public safety capacity or related field or service as a lead/field training officer.

Persons ineligible to be reinstated from an inactive status as specified by Arizona POST Rule R13-4-104.E or who have served as a peace officer in another state or with the federal government must successfully complete the Arizona POST waiver examination prior to employment with MCCCD.

  • Applicant must be 21 years of age.
  • Applicant must have graduated from high school or hold a GED certificate.
  • Applicant must be a United States citizen.
  • Applicant must have at least 20/20 vision uncorrected or 20/20 vision corrected by glasses or hard contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/80 or better, or 20/20 vision corrected by soft contact lenses if uncorrected acuity is 20/200 or better.
  • Applicant must have vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background.
  • Honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces (if served).

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Automatic Disqualifiers

  • Conviction of a felony or any offense legally considered a felony if committed in Arizona.
  • Previous denial or revocation of certified status.
  • Current suspension of certification status pursuant to Arizona POST Rule R13-4-109.
  • Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation of marijuana for sale.
  • Illegal use of marijuana for any purpose within the past three years.
  • Illegal use of marijuana other than for experimentation.
  • Illegal use of marijuana while employed or appointed as a peace officer.
  • Illegal sale, production, cultivation, or transportation for sale of any dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana.
  • Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years.
  • Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics other than for experimentation.
  • Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics while employed or appointed as a peace officer.
  • A recognized pattern of abuse of prescription medication.
  • Conviction or judgment to have violated traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles with such a frequency so as to indicate a disrespect for traffic laws and a disregard for the safety of other persons on the highway with the past three years.

Illegal drug use is presumed not to be for experimentation if:

  • The use of marijuana exceeds a total of twenty times or exceeds five times since the age of 21 years.
  • The use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, exceeds a total of five times, or exceeds one time since the age of 21 years.

For Hire by MCCCD and Certified by AZPOST also requires:

  • Successful completion of a background investigation which meets the standards of Section R13-4-106. The investigation shall affirm that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, has not engaged in conduct or a pattern of conduct that would jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession, and is of good moral character.
  • Successful completion of a job related physical examination, visual examination, and drug screen.
  • Reading and affirmation by signature the applicant's understanding and agreement to abide by the code.
  • Successful completion of the Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) if required (for those that do not possess an active AZPOST certification or an inactive certification and have been inactive in law enforcement for more than three (3) years , or are from out of state).

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Selection Process

The expected duration of the selection process is affected by a number of factors. The process typically is completed within three to five months.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified of the date and time of each of the following processes:

  • District Oral Board - Applicants will be evaluated to determine skill levels in verbal communication, judgment, problem solving, and other desired skills, including customer service and writing reports.

  • Physical Fitness Evaluation - The Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is a timed test including an obstacle course, a weighted (165 lb) bag drag, two 6' fence climbs, and a 500 yard-yard run.  Evaluation is designed to give the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate his/her physical condition. Scoring is Pass/Fail. This is required only for those qualified applicants who do not possess an active AZPOST certification or an inactive certification and have been inactive in law enforcement for more than three (3) years, or are from out of state).

  • College Interviews - Applicants who successfully complete the oral board phase of the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list.  Once a vacant position has been identified, a college may select persons from the eligibility list to interview for posted openings on their campuses.  Interviews are sometimes scheduled on short notice. Applicants should take care to notify the Employee Services department of address, email or telephone number changes.

    If an applicant is recommended for hire after a college interview, a conditional offer of employment is extended; this is followed by a second phase of selection processes:

  • Background Investigation - Applicants who successfully complete the college interview phase of the selection process will be required to undergo a background investigation consistent with Arizona POST requirements.

  • Polygraph Examination - When the applicant is notified of the commencement of the background investigation, he/she will also be scheduled for a polygraph examination. Upon arrival for the polygraph examination, the applicant MUST provide the following:

    • Two sets of fingerprint cards; blank cards will be provided by  MCCCD
    • Copy of driving history (All states in which applicant has resided within the past five years)
    • Arizona drivers license
    • Local law enforcement agency clearances
    • Birth certificate
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Social Security card

  • Medical Examination - Candidates will undergo a medical examination administered by a licensed physician. The examination will include a physical examination, vision test, hearing test, chest x-ray, laboratory tests, and a drug screening. The medical examination is scheduled and paid for by MCCCD.

  • Psychological Evaluation - The psychological evaluation is behaviorally based and is intended to assess the applicant's suitability for peace officer duties as a District employee. A minimum of four (4) hours should be allotted for this evaluation.  This is scheduled and paid for by MCCCD.

  • Other tests may include weapons qualifying, driving and a waiver examination if required – AZPOST Waiver Process

Formal Employment: - Once the selection process is completed and all requirements have been met, the candidate will be notified and a confirmed offer of employment extended.  Upon acceptance of the offer of employment the candidate's name will be placed on the Maricopa Community Colleges' Governing Board Agenda for hiring approval.

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Application Process

The application package consists of three documents:

  1. MCCCD application to be submitted online only - Access Online Application.
  2. AZPOST Medical Waiver form - POPAT (doc) - The AZPOST Medical Waiver form must be signed by a physician before submitting.  It is required by any applicant who does not have an active AZPOST certificate or who has an active AZPOST certificate or an inactive AZPOST certificate but has not been actively employed with an Arizona law enforcement agency for three or more years.
  3. AZPOST Statement of Personal History Form (pdf) - The AZ Statement of Personal History form must be notarized on page 2 before submitting. If a candidate is recommended for hire, a background investigation will be initiated, based on this form and other documentation as requested by the program director.


    The AZPOST forms must be delivered separately by mail or in person. They cannot be faxed or emailed and are unable to be submitted online.

    4. Mail/deliver to:
    MCCCD Strategic Staffing
    2411 W. 14th Street
    Tempe, AZ 85281
     OR: please call 480-731-8465 for the AZPOST forms to be mailed.

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Forms
--List of all forms-- Adjunct Faculty Course Completion AZPOST Medical Waiver AZPOST Statement of Personal History Faculty Course Completion Religious Studies Course Completion
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