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• Hiring Procedures

• General Information and the Application Process
• Qualifications
• Automatic Disqualified
• Benefits
• Selection Process
• Physical Fitness Evaluation
• District Oral Board
• College Interviews
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Medical Examination
• Psychological Evaluation
• Formal Officer Employment

General Information and Application Process

Employment pools are conducted throughout the year and applications are accepted between the opening and closing dates of each pool. The application package consists of three documents: an MCCCD application, an AZPOST Medical Waiver form to be signed by the examining physician (for POPAT) and an AZPOST Personal History form, which must be signed and notarized

1. The required MCCCD application must be submitted online.
   
   
   • Access MCCCD application:
     Online Application.


2. The two AZPOST documents must be delivered separately by mail or in person. They cannot be faxed or emailed. Mail to:

Employee Services
2411 W. 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281

Download the following AZPOST documents and submit the completed forms as part of the application packet:

• Download AZPOST POPAT Form (MS-Word)
• Download AZPOST Statement of Personal History form (Acrobat file)

Or please call 480-731-8465 for the AZPOST forms to be mailed to you.

Qualifications

Current Arizona POST active or inactive peace officer certificate or:

Prior experience as a peace officer in a state other than Arizona or with the federal government and whose training substantially conforms to the basic course of the state of Arizona.

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.

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).
• 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.

Automatic Disqualify

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Training & Development Opportunities

View details of the benefits of a position as a Certified College Safety Officer.

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 and includes the following:.

Applicants will be notified of the date and time of each of the following processes.

Physical Fitness Evaluation

The Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is a timed test including an obstacle course, a weighted bag drag, two 6' fences, 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.

District Oral Board

Applicants will be evaluated to determine skill levels in verbal communication, judgment, problem solving, and other desired skills, including writing reports.

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 or telephone number changes.

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).

Copies of:

• Driving history (All states in which applicant has resided within the past five years.
• Local law enforcement agency clearances.
• Birth certificate
• Arizona drivers license
• High school diploma or GED Social Security card

Medical Examination

Candidates to whom a conditional offer of employment has been made 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.

Formal Officer 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 submitted to the District Governing Board for approval.