Police Officer

This is general law enforcement work responsible for protecting life and property and enforcing laws and ordinances. Work involves routine patrol in assigned area, responding to emergency and nonemergency calls for service, alarms, and citizen complaints. Duties include traffic enforcement, preliminary criminal investigations, serving warrants, making arrests, and other similar type assignments. Work requires independent judgment and discretion in difficult or unusual situations. Work involves an element of personal danger. Work is performed under the general supervision of a police corporal or sergeant who reviews work performance.

Qualifications

POLICE OFFICER I (Non-Certified): High school diploma or equivalent; meet APOST requirements for PEACE Officer Certification and/or academy pursuant to Alabama law; successful completion of Police Academy; equivalent combination of education and experience.

POLICE OFFICER II (Certified): High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from a two-year college with course work in political science, criminology, criminal justice or related field preferred; two (2) years of Police Officer experience; Must be a Certified Peace Officer under regulations of Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (A.P.O.S.T.); equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

This is an entry-level position which works under the general supervision of a Shift Commander.

• Officer’s performs a wide range of duties to promote public safety and security, crime prevention and general enforcement of the law.
• This position contributes to the safety and well-being of area citizens and their property.
• Duties are performed under general supervision.
• Officers are required to work 10-12 hour shifts.
• Upon successful completion of six months’ probation officers are granted a take home vehicle which is permanently assigned to the officer.
• Due to the nature of the work most decisions must be made by the Officer immediately without the benefit of being able to consult with a supervisor, i.e., whether to arrest, give a warning, shoot or not, impound a vehicle, where to patrol, and which calls need to have a report done.
• Work begins when an Officer goes on patrol, answers calls from citizens, and investigates accidents or crimes.
• The supervisor reviews work by checking paperwork for errors and content, monitoring radio traffic calls, and assisting at the scene of major crimes.
• Consequences of errors may be loss of time, inconvenience to public, lawsuit against the City, injury or possible loss of life.
• This position does not supervise any other positions.
• Patrols assigned beat using a motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators.
• Identifies criminal offenders and criminal activity, and where appropriate apprehends offenders and participates in subsequent court proceedings.
• Answers calls by citizens requesting aid in order to prevent injury, death, and/or damage to property.
• Assists and backs up fellow Officers on dangerous calls.
• Enforces state and local laws by arresting violators who commit misdemeanors and felonies.
• Appears in city, state, and federal courts as a witness or to defend charges as appropriate.
• Engages in traffic control activities which includes responding to traffic accidents; issuing traffic and parking citations; directing and re-routing traffic around disruptions; assisting persons stranded on public roadways; and clearing and reporting street hazards.
• Maintains records and writes reports relative to shift activities and performance.
• Participates in job related training activities.
• May participate in apprehension and detection activities which includes interviewing victims, witnesses, and other involved parties; collecting evidence; identifying suspects through composites, photos, and line-ups; communicating with other agencies to obtain additional evidence; and documenting actions with daily reports.
• May participate in surveillance, undercover, and observation of unlawful activities.
• Familiarizes self with the beat and persons living or businesses operating in the area.
• Inspects departmental vehicles and equipment used, and gets repaired or obtains a replacement when it’s defective.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Employee works mostly outside in all kinds of weather.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Peace Officer Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18