Police Officer; Lateral Entry; Continuous; Grade 14

Police Officer (Lateral Entry) (Continuous) (Grade 14)

City of Huntsville

Law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through patrol, investigation of a specialized nature, assistance to citizens, arrest and detention, and related activities. Work involves prevention of crime, enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigations of a specialized nature, crime scene investigations, apprehension of criminals, internal investigations, special assignments, patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of traffic regulations, accident and crime scene investigations.

Work involves an element of personal danger and investigators/officers must be able to act without direct supervision, exercising independent judgment in complex emergency situations. Work is performed with independence within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by superiors through observation of the effectiveness of work performed and results through reports, observations, and discussions.

• Knowledge of contemporary police practices.
• Knowledge of contemporary federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including laws of arrest and evidence.
• Knowledge of the Police Department’s rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and applicable software.
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper courses of action.
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation.
• Ability to give credible testimony in court.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and police vehicles.
• Skill in the use of expandable baton and OC pepper spray.
• Skill in using a computer and related equipment, including basic typing and keyboarding.

• High school diploma from a regionally accredited school or GED certificate issued by an appropriate state agency.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• United States citizenship.
• No conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving force or violence, domestic violence, moral turpitude, perjury, or false statement.
• If an applicant has served in the U.S. armed forces, the discharge must be under honorable conditions.

• Alabama State Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
• Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) certification with satisfactory completion of all Huntsville Police Department officer selection requirements.
• Two years’ experience as an APOSTC certified police officer, or prior employment with the Huntsville Police Department and separation in good standing.
• Three (3) years but less than five (5) years of APOSTC certified experience: hire at $60,424.00.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of APOSTC certified experience: hire at $62,233.60.
• Seven (7) years or more of APOSTC certified experience: hire at $63,460.80.

• Two or more years of POST certified experience as a patrol officer for a county or city law enforcement agency.
• Possession of a current Peace Officers Standards and Training certification from another state in good standing.
• Successful completion of the APOSTC physical agility test.
• For candidates without an associate’s degree or higher, successful completion of The Basic Ability Test (BAT).
• Upon successful completion of the Police Academy Training Program and Field Training Officer (FTO) program, eligible police personnel receive a four‑step progression with annual step raises.

• Attach current Law Enforcement Officer Certification to application.
• Must have two (2) or more years of continuous full‑time certified law enforcement employment with a current Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate from another state.
• Must be able to complete the APOSTC physical agility test; if not holding an associate’s degree or higher must also complete the BAT.