POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT-EMPLOYEE POSITION
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LocationLake Havasu City, AZ, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentPolice Department/Patrol Division
Company size201–500 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License of the appropriate class
Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training Program
A genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public service
Has or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
Ability to pass an extensive background investigation
All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test
Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Short term disability
Long term disability
POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
OTF27-341
Police Service Assistant (Regular Employee Position)
Salary: $19.23-$27.89
Grade: CP4
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Police Department/Patrol Division
Employment Status: Regular City Employee
Lake Havasu City is offering a rewarding public safety career: the Police Service Assistant, a regular City employee position. This role provides valuable experience supporting law enforcement operations while serving the community.
Whether you’re beginning your public safety career as a Police Service Assistant, you’ll help deliver exceptional service to the community through non-emergency response, investigations, community engagement, and operational support.
What You’ll Do
Every day brings something different. In this role, you will:
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Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting parties
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Assists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reports
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Conducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidence
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Patrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalism.
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Patrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT
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A genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public service
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Has or currently participates in a Police Explorer or Cadet program that is interested in future law enforcement
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
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Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
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Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
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Valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.
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Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training Program
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Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:
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Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
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Dental/Vision
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Wellness Program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
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Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
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Optional Additional Life Insurance
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Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
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11 Paid Holidays Annually
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Bereavement Leave
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Paid Vacation
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Short Term Disability
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Long Term Disability
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Opportunities for advancement
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Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
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Optional Deferred Compensation
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Service Awards
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s
Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Hiring process
The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.
About the company
Lake Havasu City sits comfortably on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu along the Colorado River border of California and Arizona. The city was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. as a self-sufficient, planned community.
Lake Havasu City is located on what is known as “Arizona’s West Coast,” just 3 hours west of Phoenix, 2½ hours south of Las Vegas and 4-5 hours east of the Los Angeles area. As part of the northern and western limits of the Sonoran Desert, Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area feature outstanding biodiversity absolutely loaded with beautiful experiences.