United States Job Openings

City of Scottsdale

Police Wrangler

Scottsdale

FULL TIME

September 20, 2024

City of Scottsdale

Police Wrangler

SALARY

$32,739.20 - $44,200.00 Annually

LOCATION

Scottsdale, AZ

JOB TYPE

PT Regular

JOB NUMBER

FY2425-00298

DIVISION

Public Safety

DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF

OPENING DATE

09/20/2024

CLOSING DATE

10/4/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction

Introduction:
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the Mc Dowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Anticipated salary may be up to mid-point depending on

candidate's experience and internal equity.

About the Position:
Performs work related to cleaning and caring for the Police Department's horses and facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Equine knowledge with regard to the horse anatomical structure, diseases and other elements. Hands-on knowledge of horse-training techniques, equitation skills, grooming techniques and equine care.
Equivalency Statement:
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

Bathes and grooms horses for patrol deployment and special events.
Feeds and waters horses.
Cleans and sweeps stalls and replaces bedding as needed.
Moves/carries sacks of feed, hay bales and shavings multiple times a day, unassisted.
Operates various field equipment to perform duties (shovel, rake, broom, wheelbarrow, etc.).
Performs limited health care treatments such as foot soaks, leg wraps, and administers certain medications, as well as attends to other minor injuries/aliments.
Applies/removes and fastens tack and other riding gear. Cleans tack as needed.
Assists in training and exercising horses by walking and riding them as needed.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work is performed in a barn or similar environment.
Operates a variety of field equipment, including a wheelbarrow, rake and broom. Requires continuous and repetitive visual and muscular dexterity, coordination and movement.
Removes and fastens tack and other riding gear by manipulating various buckles, straps and fasteners, requiring visual and muscular dexterity, coordination and movement.
Requires bending and stooping repeatedly to pick up, move and wash horses.
Lift and move supplies weighing from 30 to 100 pounds unassisted.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of horse stalls and trailers.
Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving for extended periods of time. Work sometimes involves climbing elevations.
Exercises horses including riding and hand walking.
Visually observe horses to assess needs.
Access paved, gravel, turf and uneven surfaces.
Operate small and medium hand-held equipment such as brooms, shovels, wheelbarrows and hoses.
Clean and care for tools and equipment; perform minor repairs on equipment.
Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, water, mud, inclement weather, temperature extremes, horses and unpleasant odors.
Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment and computer.
Operate motor vehicle and trailer to travel to/from various locations for supplies and delivery of horses.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

Fingerprinting
Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

Successful candidates will then receive a post-offer pre-employment:

Drug Screening

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Agency
City of Scottsdale

Address
9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Police Wrangler Supplemental Questionnaire

QUESTION 1

A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

Yes

QUESTION 2

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

Yes

QUESTION 3

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

Interlock Device

Court Mandated Restricted Hours

Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)

I have no restrictions on my driver's license

QUESTION 4

Briefly describe your equine knowledge with regard to the horse anatomical structure, diseases and other elements. Note: Do not state "See resume" n lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "None".

QUESTION 5

Briefly describe your hands-on knowledge of horse-training techniques, equitation skills, grooming techniques and equine care. Note: Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "None".

QUESTION 6

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

No Experience

Submitted Application

Tested and/or Interviewed

Submitted Background Packet

QUESTION 7

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

City Web Page

Scottsdale Police Web Page

Social Media

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Careersin Government.com

Career Builder

Indeed.com

Jobing.com

911hotjobs.com

Blue Line

Policeone.com

Law Enforcement Jobs.com

Radio ad*

Newspaper/other ad*

Job Fair (In-Person/Virtual)*

Friend/Neighbor*

City / SPD Employee*

Handshake

Recruitment Booth* (please list the recruitment event/location in the next question)

Other

QUESTION 8

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.

QUESTION 9

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

QUESTION 10

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

QUESTION 11

Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

QUESTION 12

Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

Yes

QUESTION 13

I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

Yes

QUESTION 14

The Scottsdale Police Department has a Grooming Standards Policy that employees must adhere to. I agree to review the policy located on the Join Scottsdale PD webpage http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police/join-scottsdale-pd and understand that if selected I will need to be able to abide by the standards.

Yes

QUESTION 15

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

Yes

* Required Question

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