Police Officer II

Opelika, AL
Opelika Police Department

Salary: $62,314.45-$68,545.90

Position Summary:

This position is FLSA nonexempt (full-time). This position works alone and with others in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The essential function of the position within the organization is to secure the safety of the residents of Opelika and to apprehend law violators. The position is responsible for enforcing local, state and federal laws and ordinances, patrolling, training, surveillance, public relations, apprehension of law violators, and preparing related paperwork and reports. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts routine car patrols in residential and business areas of the City; maintains contact with business owners and residents to establish good relations; performs security checks for homes and businesses.
  • Responds to calls for police assistance with situations such as domestic disputes, residential or business break-ins, vehicle accidents, or disputes among juveniles; apprehends law violators as appropriate; conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity. These scenarios may call for quick movement and positioning oneself into low, high, or narrow spaces, as well as exposure to excessive noise, moving machinery, vehicular traffic, and blood pathogens.
  • Provides field training for new officers in preparation for Basic Police Academy; trains new and seasoned officers in areas such as firearms, laws, departmental policies and procedures, preparation for courtroom testimony, departmental dress code, combat, and preparation of paperwork and reports.
  • Performs public relations, teaching classes for citizens, providing tours of the Police Department, communicating information and answering questions at special events, and making presentations to various civic groups.
  • Serves legal documents such as subpoenas or misdemeanor or felony warrants; assists with traffic control for funeral processions; transports prison inmates, paperwork, and animals as required; assists with fire and rescue calls.
  • Provides for safe and convenient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the community; investigates traffic accidents; enforces traffic laws; reports unsafe road conditions to appropriate personnel; and conducts DUI/speeding checks.
  • Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares forms and other documents as required; testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings or gives depositions.
  • Communicates and exchanges information with others to complete required paperwork and prepares routine and special reports in compliance with departmental standards.
  • Maintains equipment of responsibility; performs errands and other non-essential tasks not related to law enforcement as directed.
  • Attends in-service training and technical or professional classes or seminars to improve technical and professional skills and maintain required certification.
  • Regularly attends work.

Requirements:

  • Requires high school diploma or GED, and the equivalent of one year of college or specialized vocational training in law enforcement or a closely related field.
  • Requires State of Alabama Driver’s License and Alabama Peace Officers Standard and Training certification.
  • Requires at least three (3) years of related experience.
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered as determined by the hiring authority.
  • Applicants are required to submit to a physical agility test, background check and random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.