Patrol Officer
Position Summary:
This is a general position and entails various police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of
laws and ordinances.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols a designated area on foot, or in vehicle to preserve law and order; to prevent and discover the commission of a
crime; and to enforce traffic laws. - Answers calls and complaints involving fire, accidents, and crimes.
- Conducts accident investigations providing first-aid for injured, taking safeguards to prevent further accidents;
interviews principals and witness, takes written statements from drivers, and witnesses; examines vehicles and
roadways; observes traffic control devices; clears the scene of obstructions and wreckage. - Escorts prisoners to and from court; ensure that prisoners are properly guarded; supervises trustees performing
assigned duties. - Receipts property and evidence being held for court presentation; maintains records of property, evidence, and
documents automobiles held or impounded. - Inspects locations that are likely targets for crime; inspects businesses and public buildings for security after business
hours. - Investigates crimes; searches for and preserves evidence; questions suspects and witnesses; maintains surveillance
over persons and places suspected of community crimes. - Aggressive traffic control in the school zones during school crossing hours.
- Animal control functions, such as: securing loose animals; respond to aggressive animals complaints; investigates
calls of animal neglect.
Requirements:
- Possession of valid Alabama driver’s license.
- Certification by the Alabama Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Commission.
- NCIC certified; CPR and AED trained; Draegar certified.
- Has qualified with issued handgun, rifle, and shotgun.