Police Officer I, II, or III

Salary:

• Police Officer I or II: $25.43/hr.–$38.69/hr.
• Police Officer III: $26.72/hr.–$40.64/hr.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. An incumbent in this position may be designated as a “Police Officer II” and progress to “Police Officer III.”

Essential Functions:

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Conducts criminal investigations as assigned; gathers evidence at crime scenes; interviews witness, victims, and suspects; develops relationships with informants; develops case files; testifies in court as needed.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Provides courtroom security as assigned.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Performs the duties of a Sex Offender Registry Officer as assigned; tracks and manages a caseload of registered sex offenders; conducts residence/compliance checks; runs background checks; maintains related records.
• Performs the duties of the Code Enforcement Officer as assigned; enforces municipal ordinances related to animal control, weeds, abandoned vehicles, etc.; assists citizens by trapping and transporting animals to shelter.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements:

• 21 years old or age 21 by completion of the Police Academy.
• High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.