Patrol Officer

Daleville, AL
Daleville Department Of Public Safety

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.