Lateral Police Officer - APOST Certified

Overview

This position is a post-entry level/trainee position that conducts general duty police duties involving protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officer I is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area or an assigned shift. Work is performed in accordance with Departmental rules and regulations and established procedures.

At times, it involves personal danger. A Police Officer I must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Assignments and instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports and observation and is usually available to assist with difficult problems. Police Officer I is mostly assigned to uniform patrol but may be selected for assignment to other divisions and roles in temporary assignments, or more regularly based on recommendation for selection through a valid and approved departmental selection process, as authorized by the Chief of Police.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

• Potential $0 (zero) monthly Premium Cost for Individual Health/Dental benefits.
• RSA Retirement Benefits.
• If PT Test is passed, an Exercise Supplemental of $5,200 will be added to the base salary.
• Any current officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) will be eligible to apply for this job. You must attach your Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training (APOST) certificate before submitting this application in order for it to be considered.

• Reports for duty at the specified time and place wearing the required uniform, and all equipment necessary to sustain themselves until the completion of the tour of duty.
• Provides high quality and effective public safety services to the public to enhance community safety and quality of life.
• Patrols assigned geographic area (zone) in a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle (if so assigned) and monitors calls for service.
• Accounts for and maintains equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and ensures they are properly groomed in compliance with Department policy.
• Records necessary and pertinent information disseminated at roll call; inspects, maintains and operates assigned police vehicle in compliance with Department policy, routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in vehicles, motorcycles or on foot.
• Inspects assigned patrol area for unusual or hazardous conditions and takes appropriate action when such conditions are found.
• Inspects and prepares vehicle and associated equipment for proper maintenance and readiness of use.
• Conducts frequent business and residence checks within assigned area.
• Investigates all suspicious persons and circumstances encountered while on duty.
• Prepares and submits factual written and supplemental reports pertaining to assignments and any investigations necessary.
• Responds to reports of medical emergencies and mentally disabled subjects and places individuals in protective custody as needed.
• Conducts preventive patrol during unassigned time.
• Follows orders and instructions and coordinates activities with Police Department personnel and/or other public agencies as needed.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Pursues, apprehends and questions persons who violate laws and ordinances.
• Maintains substantive knowledge of pertinent City, State and Federal laws and ordinances and adheres to all Department policies and procedures.
• Collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations.
• Notifies Investigative Division and provides briefing to relay information about the incident.
• Requests other Department and external resources as needed.
• Presents testimony in courts of law.
• Assists other officers with investigations or back-up as may be required.
• Must be prepared to work hours in excess of normally scheduled hours in response to department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
• Use force when necessary to restrain or control a violent or resisting person and completes related documentation.
• Evacuate persons from dangerous situations and rescue persons in life-threatening situations when possible, including coordinating with specialized response units.
• Administer basic first aid or other medical attention when necessary (e.g., CPR, control bleeding, treat choking, AED).
• Identify hazards to life and property and take appropriate action or notify responsible agencies.

• Attends in-service and prescribed training, to include firearms related training and qualifications.
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as assigned by supervisors or instructed by written directive.
• Mediates…