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Employment Opportunities

We are continuously recruiting for these full-time, benefit-eligible positions:

  • Police Officer (Recruit) is open continuously until filled
  • Police Officer (Lateral) is open continuously until filled
  • Police Corporal is open continuously until filled
  • Police Dispatcher is open continuously until filled

Ready to apply? Clicking the links above will take you straight to the job application! For the latest updates on openings for all our full-time positions, visit Careers@NAU.

If you are interested in working for NAU PD in the future, please fill out the Job Interest Form.

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Contact our recruiting team with your questions

Lt. Joe Tritschler

Email:
Joe.Tritschler​@nau.edu
Call:
(928) 523-8879

Lt. Lance Wigley

Email:
Lance.Wigley​@nau.edu
Call:
(928) 523-1971

 

Police Officer 

We are committed to providing quality law enforcement services through community oriented, problem solving partnerships. We are looking for service-oriented individuals of good moral character who desire to share this commitment. Listed below are the job descriptions, minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, and employment benefits for the positions of police officer.

Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Starting Annual Salary at time of hire: $51,000, Annual Salary upon Graduation of Academy $53,550

Employment Benefits

  • Uniform, weapon, equipment, and laundry services provided
  • University Tuition Reduction (for employee and dependents)
  •  Affordable Health and Dental Insurance Premiums
  • 11 to 22 Vacation days per year (depending on length of service)
  • 12 Sick Days per year
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability Insurance
     (Short-term Disability Insurance is optional)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • In-service Training Programs
  • Deferred Compensation plan
  • Tax Deferred Annuities
  • Credit Union

In 2023, you will also get an additional 4 days of campus closure time.

Job Description

As a Northern Arizona University police officer, you will be protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and University regulations. Work typically consists of patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic enforcement duties. Patrol may be performed in cars, on motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot. An officer must be able to act without direct supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. This work requires occasional physical exertion under adverse circumstances and varying climatic conditions. A police officer’s duties may involve an element of personal danger. Police officers must accept work assignments on rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. A police officer must possess excellent communication skills. A working knowledge of computers and word processing is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

In order to become a Northern Arizona University police officer you must be a person of excellent character. You must be willing to accept responsibility and serve in a leadership role. You must be mature and willing to work in a service-oriented team environment. In addition, you must meet the following criteria, which can also found in depth at Arizona Administrative Code .

  • You must be 21 years or older upon graduation from the academy
  • You must be a United States citizen
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Undergo a complete background investigation
  • Undergo a medical examination
  • Undergo a polygraph examination
  • No significant criminal history
  • No drug abuse history
    • Not have illegally, as defined in R13-4-101, possessed or used marijuana for any purpose within the past two years
    • Not have illegally, as defined in R13-4-101, possessed, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale or sold marijuana
    • Not have illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported for sale a dangerous drug or narcotic
    • Not have illegally used a dangerous drug or narcotic, other than marijuana, for any purpose within the past seven years
    • Not have a pattern of abuse of prescription medication
  • A good driving record
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Selection Process

The Northern Arizona University Police Department is committed to hiring high quality individuals who represent the diverse community that we serve. The progressive hiring process is extensive and rigorous, consisting of eight separate components:

1.  Written Examination (must be passed at 70%)
2.  Physical Fitness Familiarization (you must participate in this testing component. The standards used are based on Fit Force Standards provided by the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy). The standards below reflect the 40% mark.
Percentile1.5 Mile Run
Min/Sec
One Minute Sit-UpsOne Minute Push-Ups
40th15:203129
3. Oral Board (must be passed at 70%)
4. Interview with Command Staff
5. Background Investigation
6. Polygraph Examination
7. Psychological Screening

8. Medical Examination (includes drug screening)

Training Program

If the selected candidate is not currently an Arizona P.O.S.T. certified police officer, the candidate must attend and successfully complete an Arizona P.O.S.T. approved Basic Training Academy. The Basic Training academy that is at least 20 weeks long. The police officer candidate must maintain a passing grade of 70% to remain in the Academy. In addition, the candidate must successfully complete a one-week Advanced Basic Training course and a 12-week Field Training Officer (FTO) program. The FTO program includes street experience with ongoing evaluation by police training officers. In order to attain regular status, the police officer candidate must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period that begins upon graduation of the police academy.
Check out this video for a look into the police academy experience.

 

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Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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