POLICY ANALYST (POLICE)

The Surprise Police Department is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized individual with strong writing and analytical skills to join the Policy and Accreditation team. The dedicated individual who joins this team should be forward-thinking, possess law enforcement organizational knowledge and an understanding of accreditation standards and federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver complex research and development as well as foster positive working relationships with all department members.Tentative date for conducting interviews with selected candidates is June 16, 2026SUMMARYIncumbent performs a variety of professional and administrative management support functions for the Police Department. Performs work involving analysis, coordination, monitoring, research, and networking. May be assigned special projects throughout the Department. Duties include the coordination of analysis and development of policies and procedures relative to law enforcement.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree and three years of directly related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNoneSELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and skills assessment.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:* Fingerprinting* Criminal Background screening* Polygraph Examination* Drug Screen* E-Verify* 39 month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The Surprise Police Department is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized individual with strong writing and analytical skills to join the Policy and Accreditation team. The dedicated individual who joins this team should be forward-thinking, possess law enforcement organizational knowledge and an understanding of accreditation standards and federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver complex research and development as well as foster positive working relationships with all department members.Tentative date for conducting interviews with selected candidates is June 16, 2026SUMMARYIncumbent performs a variety of professional and administrative management support functions for the Police Department. Performs work involving analysis, coordination, monitoring, research, and networking. May be assigned special projects throughout the Department. Duties include the coordination of analysis and development of policies and procedures relative to law enforcement.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree and three years of directly related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNoneSELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and skills assessment.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:* Fingerprinting* Criminal Background screening* Polygraph Examination* Drug Screen* E-Verify* 39 month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

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