What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Auburn?
Salary : $4,627.84 - $5,460.85 Monthly
Location : Auburn, AL
Job Type : Regular Full-time
Job Number : 01062
Department : PSSPSPolic
Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
POLICE OFFICER
Department : Police
Pay Grade : 111
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Personnel Status : Regular Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. This position reports to the Sergeant-Patrol.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Patrols an assigned area to detect and deter crime.
- Responds to calls for service.
- Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.
- Provides court testimony.
- Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
- Performs special duty assignments and other related job duties as assigned.
AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES
Professional Excellence
Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.
Communication
Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.
Teamwork
Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.
Engagement
Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.
Public Service
Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is light to very heavy work, which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently walking, sitting, standing, crouching, bending, or stooping.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed in an automobile and various outdoor environments. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law-enforcement equipment.
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Salary : $4,628 - $5,461
