Salary: $68,478.38 - $97,620.22 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17824
Department: (H210)Police
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Description/Duties The Police Policy and Procedure Analyst is responsible for writing, defining, and maintaining established policies and procedures as part of the Police Department's Policy and Inspections Section. The duties performed include: reorganizing established Police Department policies and procedures and developing new ones based on information gathered from research and statistical analysis as requested by the Police Chief and/or associated staff; updating, issuing, and maintaining the Police Department's operational orders system and all operations manuals; interpret, create, maintain, and update files for proof of compliance with the accreditation standards within defined timeframes and standards; making recommendations on policies, procedures, and methods of operation, and presenting information on other projects assigned to the Policy and Inspections Section; and providing training to Police Department employees. Additionally, an employee in this class responds to specific questions as to department policies and procedures upon request from department members, City personnel, outside law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Additional duties include: overseeing the administration of the policy tracking system (Power DMS) and providing functional supervision to a Senior Program Assistant or other administrative staff. The Police Policy and Procedure Analyst must also research department policies and procedures in response to court orders and legal requests for information. This class performs related duties as required.
The Police Policy and Procedure Analyst is a civilian classification. Supervision is received from a Police Lieutenant assigned to the Policy and Inspections Section, who reviews work through conferences, written reports, and results achieved. The Police Policy and Procedure Analyst provides training during various departmental administered academies. The incumbent must have the ability to develop oral and written presentations of policy and procedural changes to the Police Department executive and command staff, and provide documented research of various issues which will be used to determine a course of recommendation. An employee in this class should have sufficient training and skills in writing, research, and problem-solving, as well as some training in descriptive statistics, policy analysis, and program evaluation to meet the standards of the department. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field. Good (1 - 3 years) professional experience in policy and procedure analysis and research or experience in a field related to the program area.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Extensive (5+ years) experience working in a law enforcement setting, especially with accreditation procedures, is strongly desired.Use of electronic document management software such as PowerDMS is desirable.
Link to Job DescriptionA is linked here.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Public or Business Administration or a related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) AND major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be count.**
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How many years of professional level, full-time work experience do you have in policy and procedure analysis and research or experience in a field related to the program area?
- None
- Some but less than 1 year
- 1 year or more but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Please describe your professional experience in policy and procedure analysis and research or experience in a field related to the program area below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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How many years of experience do you have working in a law enforcement setting, especially with accreditation procedures? Please detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
- None
- Some but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Please describe your experience in the use of electronic document management software such as PowerDMSbelow; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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Please describe your experience working in a law enforcement setting, especially with accreditation proceduresbelow; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
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If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
- Honorable
- Dishonorable
- Uncharacterized
- Other than Honorable
- Entry Level
- Bad Conduct
- General
- Current Active Duty
- N/A
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
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Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines,Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
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Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
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Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
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If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
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