Police Officer

Overview

Under general supervision, patrols City streets; enforces local, state and federal laws; maintains law and order and protects life, property and deters crime.

Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinates relating to public safety and welfare: performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulation and standards of safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the City, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, issuing traffic citations/summonses, conducting traffic stops, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, fingerprinting, photographing suspects, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners and mentally ill patients, and performing related tasks.
• Receives reviews, prepares and/or submits various documents, including incident reports, accident reports, booking reports, fingerprint cards, maintenance records, victim reports, evidence/property records and reports, traffic citations, use of force reports, and related documents.
• Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
• Assists in criminal investigations.
• Provides testimony and presents evidence in court; provides court security as required.
• Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations.
• Provides information to and communicates with immediate supervisor, other department supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, other City personnel, other law enforcement agencies, emergency response department/agencies, court personnel, attorneys, suspects, victims, witnesses, complainants, business/property owners, civic/community organizations, and the general public.
• Assists with emergency rescue activities as needed.
• Attends required training courses and seminars; participates in required activities.
• Attends departmental meetings.
• Processes prisoners entering the jail system by searching prisoners before entering jail areas, taking fingerprints and taking photographs.

Education and Experience

• High School Education or Equivalent; up to 6 months of experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• When assigned as Canine Handler, Narcotics Investigator or School Resource Officer:
  High School Education or Equivalent; two years of police experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications

• Necessary:
  Valid Driver’s License, Alabama P.O.S.T. Certification, Firearms Qualification.
• Desirable:
  Drager Operator, CPR, Radar Operator, Taser Defense Stray.

When assigned as Canine Handler

• Basic Canine Handler School.

When assigned as Narcotics Investigator

• Basic Narcotics RCTA.

When assigned as School Resource Officer

• School Resource Training, Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

When assigned as Community Resource Officer

• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED).

When Assigned as an SWAT Member

• Physically and mentally able to complete a competitive selection process.
• Must be able to successfully complete a basic tactical operator course.

When Assigned as a Field Training Officer

• Must complete an approved Field Training Officer Course.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in surveillance and special operations as assigned.
• Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

When assigned as Juvenile Investigator

• Investigates crimes involving juvenile suspects and victims; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and processes for court.
• Works closely with the Juvenile Court System, Adult Court System, District Attorney’s Office, and Baldwin County School System, Department of Human Resources, City of Gulf Shores Schools.
• Coordinates operations for juvenile drug cases and underage drinking enforcement.
• Assist other divisions in juvenile matters.
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