This position is eligible for relocation assistance (with a 24-month commitment) and a 6K signing bonus (with a 12-month commitment).
Annual salary will reflect $81,004.33 - 108,553.55 annually ($38.94 - $52.18 per hour) depending upon years of service.
The Goodyear Police Department is a professional and progressive organization taking great pride in providing excellent customer service to the community. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community policing, providing many protective and proactive policing programs resulting in a low crime rate.
At the city of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.
The city of Goodyear is looking for an Employee Wellness Officer to join Team Goodyear. The position requires the individual to highly motivated, willing to work both individually, and within a team environment often with little supervision.
The Team Services Unit is dedicated to supporting Department employees and their families during times of crisis, hardship, and need. The primary purpose of the Unit is to care for our police family, both sworn and professional staff, by promoting the physical, emotional, psychological, and overall well-being of all Department employees.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and compassionately with police survivors and families during tragic circumstances. Candidates must also possess strong organizational skills, be willing to participate in callout and standby responsibilities, work well with minimal supervision, and consistently demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
This position will serve as the program coordinator for the CISM/Peer Support Team. Preferred candidates should have completed a CISM/Peer Support certification course and the AZPOST General Instructor Certification course.
After successful completion of the Goodyear Police Department Field Training Program, the selected candidate will be assigned to the Team Services Unit as an Employee Wellness Officer.
The IDEAL candidate will possess the following:
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Active AZPOST certification in good standing
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Five or more years of solo police officer status
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Completed CISM/Peer Support certification course and AZPOST General Instructor Certification course
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Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations
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Quick thinking and the capability to make sound decisions under pressure
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A strong moral compass and adherence to ethical standards in all situations
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A good level of physical fitness to meet the demands of the job
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Commitment to community policing and building positive relationships with the public
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Flexibility in adapting to new procedures, schedules, assignments, technologies, and community needs
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Consistent ability to work a varied schedule with non-traditional hours as needed
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Ability to work well with colleagues and other agencies in a collaborative manner
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Capacity to handle stress and emotional challenges inherent in law enforcement work
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:
Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability
If these core values are on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Team Goodyear, apply with us!
BENEFITS:
Some of the great benefits that the City of Goodyear offers are
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Medical clinic usage at no cost to employees
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Take home vehicle for police officers
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Highest uniform allowance in the Valley
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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
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Retirement healthcare
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Paid time off
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Shift Differential Pay
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Assignment Pay
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Enhanced vacation benefit
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Up to $5,250 for Tuition Assistance and many other benefits
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Tremendous growth plan with many career opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications for an Employee Wellness Officer are:
In-State Laterals (Current AZPOST Certification)
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Be a United States Citizen.
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The Goodyear Police Department defines an In-State Lateral Police Officer as officers who have successfully completed an Arizona law enforcement academy and who currently possess an active Arizona police certification in good standing.
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER PROCESSING PROCEDURES:
Step 1: Apply and submit required documentation
Apply and submit your AZPOST Personal History Form and AZPOST Form ID number to GY-HRPD-Recruitment at [email protected] within 5 business days of completing your application. The subject must read "Police Lateral-Personal History Form- [Your Name and Post Form ID#]".
You can find or create your AZ Post Form ID number by visiting: https://my.azpost.gov/.
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If you already have an account, simply log in to locate your AZPOST Form ID.
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If you haven’t registered yet, you’ll need to create an account. This will allow you to either:
- Claim your current AZPOST data (for in-state candidates)
Once your account is set up, you’ll be issued a POST Form ID number. Please send this ID to us so we can continue moving you forward in the process. When you log in, be sure to select the Goodyear Police Department as one of the agencies to share your data with.
Step 2: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
In-State Laterals: All candidates who reside within the State of Arizona will be required to interview IN PERSON at the PD Administration Building
Most qualified applicants will participate in an interview conducted by a panel comprised of officers and employees of the Goodyear Police Department.
During this stage, applicants will be evaluated on:
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Problem-solving abilities
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Interpersonal and communication skills
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Professional demeanor and overall appearance
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Training, instructional, or facilitation experience relevant to serving as an Employee Wellness Officer
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Knowledge of or experience with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), peer support, employee wellness, and crisis response
Applicants who successfully pass this step will move forward to Step 3 of the process.
Step 3: Work with Background Investigator
Applicants will work with a background investigator to complete the following steps 3 through step 4.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
After successful completion of the oral board interview, applicants continuing in the process will be given a background packet to initiate the extensive background investigation.
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
Applicants will be given a polygraph examination administered by a qualified, state licensed police polygraph examiner. The examination will cover criminal activity, drug usage, truthfulness, integrity and employment history.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
- In-state laterals are exempt from taking completing a psychological evaluation
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCREENING AND MEDICAL EVALUATION
Applicants will be required to submit to a controlled substance screening and medical examination.
CHIEF INTERVIEW
All applicants will have a one-on-one interview with the Police Chief.
Step 4: FIREARMS QUALIFICATIONS
All lateral applicants will be required to demonstrate firearms proficiency by successfully passing the AZPOST daylight qualification course of fire.
PHYSICAL AGILITY EVALUATION
- In-state laterals are exempt from taking the POPAT
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.
