Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.  This position normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties in a designated area on an assigned shift and which may be performed in cruiser cars, on motorcycles, or on foot.  This position may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.  This employee may be assigned to work on special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed officer.

Applicants must have some knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures and ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations.  Applicant should have some knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of important buildings.  This person should be able to remember names, faces, and details of incidents and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  This person must develop skill in the use of firearms.  This person must be able to deal courteously, but firmly with the public.  This person must be able to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. 

Qualifications are that the applicant be a high school graduate.  Applicant must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.  Applicant shall meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Law (State of Alabama Act No. 1981, H. 732, 1971 regular session).