Police Officer

Salary: $44,640.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls, providing assistance, serving warrants of arrest, completing reports, preparing court testimony and testifying as needed, transporting prisoners, maintaining positive relationship with citizens.

Requirements:

• Must be minimum 21 years of age (Limited number of Cadet positions available for individuals ages 18-20);
• Must possess valid driver’s license and social security card;
• Must successfully complete the in-house 12-week Recruit Training Program; must successfully complete the Alabama Police Academy within six months of employment;
• Must pass required pre-employment testing; must not have any convictions of the following crimes: felony, DUI (within last 5 years), domestic violence or excessive traffic violations;
• Must be able to work flexible hours;
• Must be able to communicate and interact with individuals of various races, educational levels and social groups;
• Must exercise courtesy, diplomacy and tact in performance of duties;
• Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Tattoos are allowed (with the exception of hands, neck, and face).

Preferred Requirements:

• Applicant APOSTC (Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission) certified preferred.