Minimum Qualifications for Civilian Positions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CIVILIAN AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Shall have a high school diploma or GED.
DISQUALIFIERS:
- Felony conviction (or out-of-state conviction that would be a felony in Arizona).
- Previous revocation/denial of AZ POST certified status, or suspension of current AZ POST certified status.
- Currently under investigation for violations of internal policy, procedure, or other administrative guidelines.
- Dishonorable discharge from the United States Military.
- Conviction for domestic violence incident involving the use of force, attempted use of force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon.
DRUG USAGE:
- No illegal possession, use, sale, production, or cultivation while employed with a law enforcement agency.
- Marijuana:
- Personal possession, use, sale, production, or cultivation within the past one (1) year.
- Professional possession, sale, production, and cultivation while employed for a licensed dispensary is not a disqualifier.
- All forms of marijuana usage or its derivatives will be treated the same.
- Cannabidiol (CBD):
- Over-the-counter use of CBD products which contain a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)percentage of less than 0.3% is not a disqualifying factor.
- The use of products with a THC percentage greater than 0.3% would fall under the marijuana guidelines.
- Steroids:
- Illegal use within the past one (1) year.
- All forms of steroid usage will be treated the same.
- Adderall:
- Illegal use within one (1) year.
- All forms of Adderall usage will be treated the same.
- Dangerous Drugs, Narcotics, Hallucinogens, and Prescription Drugs:
- Illegal use, sale, production, cultivation within the past five (5) years.
- All usages of these types of drugs will be treated the same.
DRIVING:
- Not applicable to positions that do not require driving in their job descriptions. Driving waivers may be required.
- More than one (1) DUI conviction in a lifetime
- Any DUI convictions within the past three (3) years
- More than eight (8) current driving points
- More than two (2) “at fault” collisions within the past three (3) years
By agreeing to this policy, you the applicant are acknowledging that you understand the requirements that must be met for a civilian position with the Gilbert Police Department. If you do not meet any or all of these qualifications and choose to proceed in the volunteer selection process, you can be removed from consideration at any time. In this event, you the applicant accept responsibility for any time or monetary loss.
