Police Officer (Certified)

Law Enforcement Officer

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Job Domains

Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; patrols commercial and residential areas to maintain the peace and represent the department.

Patrols and responds to various criminal activities requiring law enforcement intervention, including homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, narcotics related crimes, crimes against juveniles, and other criminal activities.

Responds to traffic accidents and emergency medical scenes; secures the scene, provides assistance, and calls for back-up as required.

Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.

Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders.

Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.

Assists stranded motorists.

Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.

Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.

Serves court orders and executes warrants.

Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.

Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.

Performs the duties of a School Resource Officer as assigned; monitors school facilities and activities to provide security and to detect and deter crime; communicates and provides assistance to students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of criminal investigation principles and practices.

Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.

Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.

Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.

Skill in the use of a computer.

Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.

Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.

Skill in operating radar equipment.

Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervisory controls, guidelines, complexity/scope of work, contacts, physical demands/work environment, and supervisory and management responsibility are all part of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be at least 19 years of age.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

Certification as a police officer in the state of Alabama (APOSTC) or certification in another state with the ability to obtain APOSTC certification through guidelines.

An applicant certified in another state must satisfactorily complete the APOST agility course prior to attending a lateral Alabama academy.

Employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Enterprise policy which includes pre-employment and random tests.

An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.