Police Officer

Police Officer

This position is responsible for the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. This position reports to the Sergeant-Patrol.

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols an assigned area to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.
• Provides court testimony.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Performs special duty assignments and other related job duties as assigned.

Agency-Wide Competencies

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of law enforcement training requirements.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the equipment and tools used in law enforcement activities.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in performing law enforcement and criminal investigation activities.
• Skill in organizing and planning work.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enforce the law fairly without bias or undue influence.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

Physical Demands

The work is light to very heavy work, which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently walking, sitting, standing, crouching, bending, or stooping.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in an automobile and various outdoor environments. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold, hot, or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law-enforcement equipment.