HR: Certified college safety
officer SELECTION PROCESS
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. 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.
- 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.
