Police Officer Recruit

Selma, AL
Selma Police Department

Salary: $12.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Captain or Lieutenant, the employee is assigned to learn the basic knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to become a Police Officer. The employee participates in on-the-job training and directed self-study in preparation to attend an approved Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) certification program.

Essential Functions:

  1. Receives practical on-the-job training in the techniques and processes used by police officers in performing various law enforcement activities.
  2. Learns basic law enforcement skills by practicing supervised drills, and on-the-job training.
  3. Learns about the Department’s equipment and how it is operated and maintained; and learns how to use the equipment properly and safely.
  4. Learns about some of the selected Department’s Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other written guidelines and policies.
  5. Actively participates in presentations; does required reading and work as necessary to keep up with the prescribed training.
  6. Assists in providing services to the community such as security checks, public education, and other related activities.
  7. Responds to emergencies with assigned police officer.
  8. Assists in performing basic law enforcement activities.

Requirements:

  1. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
  2. Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
  3. Must be U.S. citizen.
  4. Possess a current and valid driver’s license; must be insurable.
  5. Ability to complete and be certified as a Police Officer as required by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).
  6. Ability to pass the APOSTC Basic Ability Test (BAT).
  7. Ability to participate in continuing educational activities to acquire and maintain credentials.
  8. Ability to wear appropriate uniforms and safety equipment.
  9. Ability to work nonstandard hours and emergency call-backs.
  10. Ability to travel as required.
  11. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

https://selma-al.gov/job-openings/police-officer-recruit/