At Tucson Police Department, there are numerous Professional Staff opportunities for civilian members. If you are interested in supporting your community and becoming a part of the TPD family, consider these job opportunities. Applications for positions are only accepted when the Hiring Process for the position is OPEN.
You are highly encouraged to read the full job description because it contains important testing dates and information that will be needed later. This information will not be available after the job closing date.
Community Service Officer (CSO)
A CSO is a professional staff employee who provides operational support to community members in a public Safety capacity when a commissioned officer is not needed. They assist the community by completing investigations, compiling reports for numerous non-violent crimes. They are also responsible for traffic collision investigations, issuing civil citations, scene security, and collecting. submitting evidence. They do not carry firearms and do not have arresting authority.
Professional Staff Investigator (PSI)
PSIs are non-commissioned criminal investigators. They do not have arrest powers. They will work alongside police detectives investigating criminal incidents, conducting follow-up, collecting evidence, preparing reports and developing probable cause. They will work under the supervision of a police sergeant.
Public Records Specialist
The Police Records Specialist I position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department performs clerical and customer service work while learning specialized systems and procedures to support the daily operations of the division/section.
This is an entry level position within the Police Records series. Each level is distinguished by increasing levels of complexity, judgment and responsibility, as well as defined technical expertise.
Crime Scene Specialist
Conducts crime scene investigations, identifies, photographs, collects, and preserves evidence associated with crime scenes.
