*POLICE SERVICE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE*

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: September 06, 2025

OC26-204

Salary: $19.28 upon contract.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Police Department/Patrol Division

The Apprenticeship role is designed as a time-limited contract opportunity, with a maximum duration of three years.

JOB ANNOUCEMENT:

Are you looking to begin a meaningful career in public service? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? We're seeking motivated, professional, and community-minded individuals to join our team as Police Service Assistance Apprentices.

As an apprentice during this internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working alongside dedicated officers and staff in a busy and supportive police environment. This is your opportunity to develop key skills, earn while you learn, and contribute to the vital work of policing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide administrative and operational support to front-line officers and police staff
• Handle telephone and face-to-face enquiries from the public
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and reports
• Learn how to use police systems and procedures securely and effectively
• Support community policing and crime prevention efforts

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• A genuine interest in policing, community safety, and public service
• 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

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• Interest in law enforcement
• 18 + years of age at the time of application
• Coursework in criminal justice preferred
• Valid driver license required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Meet the objectives outlined in the training procedural manual for the apprenticeship program within the set timeframe. 
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation. 
• Valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Real-world experience in a structured and supportive environment
• Potential for future employment or advancement within the police service
• Full access to learning and development resources
• A chance to make a difference in people’s lives every day

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees, including contractual employees, such as the Police Service Assistant Apprentice:

• Employer provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation 
• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.  

 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.