Lateral Police Officer - APOST Certified

• RSA Retirement Benefits.
• If PT Test is passed, an Exercise Supplemental of $5,200 will be added to the base salary.

Any Current Officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) will be eligible for this job. You must attach your Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training (APOST) certificate before submitting this application in order for it to be considered.

This position conducts general duty police duties involving protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officer is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area or an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with Departmental rules and regulations and established procedures.

At times, it involves personal danger. A Police Officer must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Assignments and instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports and observation, and is usually available to assist on difficult problems. Police Officer is mostly assigned to uniform patrol, but may be selected for assignment to other divisions and roles in temporary assignments, or more regularly based on recommendation for selection through a valid and approved departmental selection process, as authorized by the Chief of Police.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

• Reports for duty at the specified time and place wearing the required uniform, and all equipment necessary to sustain themselves until the completion of the tour of duty.
• Provides high quality and effective public safety services to the public to enhance community safety and quality of life.
• Patrols assigned geographic area (zone) in a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle (if so assigned) and monitors calls for service.
• Accounts for and maintains equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and makes certain they are properly groomed in compliance with Department policy.
• Records necessary and pertinent information disseminated at roll call; inspects, maintains and operates assigned police vehicle in compliance with Department policy, routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in vehicles, motorcycles or on foot.
• Inspects assigned patrol area for unusual or hazardous conditions and takes appropriate action when such conditions are found.
• Conducts frequent business and residence checks within assigned area.
• Investigates all suspicious persons and circumstances encountered while on duty.
• Prepares and submits factual written and supplemental reports pertaining to assignments and any investigations necessary.
• Respond to reports of medical emergencies and mentally disabled subjects and places individuals in protective custody as needed (e.g., abused child, elderly or mentally ill adult).
• Conducts preventive patrol during unassigned time.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Pursues, apprehends and questions persons who violate laws and ordinances.
• Maintains substantive knowledge of pertinent City, State and Federal laws and ordinances and maintains substantive knowledge and adheres to all Department policies and procedures.
• Collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes.
• Presents testimony in courts of law.
• Assist other officers with investigations or back-up as may be required.

• Work is performed in an office, on the street and in a vehicle.
• Strong background record required, due to interaction with public and children, accessibility to city property and evidence room, protection of property for residents and businesses (which may include securing and handling valuables, cash and other inventory).
• Must maintain a current Alabama driver's license, and a strong driving record for city-insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the City.
• Must maintain physical conditioning to meet physical requirements of Police work, must participate in Physical Agility evaluations, and physical evaluation upon absence from duty for a condition that could affect performance.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to include overnight travel for schools/training or other department related functions.
• Must be flexible to serve other…