Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

Law Enforcement Officer

This is law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through patrol, investigation of a specialized nature, assistance to citizens, arrest and detention, and related activities. Work involves prevention of crime, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigations of a specialized nature, crime scene investigations, apprehension of criminals, internal investigations, special assignments, patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of traffic regulations, accident and crime scene investigations. Work involves an element of personal danger and investigator/officers must be able to act without direct supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations. Work is performed with independence within established policies and procedures, and is reviewed by superiors through observation of the effectiveness of work performed and results through reports, observations, and discussions. Knowledge of contemporary police practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest evidence. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department. Knowledge of computers and applicable software. Ability to give credible testimony in court. Skill in the use and care of firearms and police vehicles. Skill in using a computer and related equipment including basic typing and keyboarding skills.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving force or violence, force related to domestic violence, or a crime of moral turpitude, perjury, or false statement. Alabama State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Any officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) will be eligible for the Lateral Entry Academy provided they have satisfactorily met all of the Huntsville Police Department Officer Selection Process requirements and have two (2) years' experience as a certified police officer; or have been employed previously by the Huntsville Police Department and separated in good standing. Two or more years of POST certified experience working as a patrol officer for a county or city law enforcement agency including uniform patrol work responding to emergency calls is desired. Individuals hired for the position of Police Officer who meet the law enforcement experience requirements and conditions as described in Ordinance 26-332, section 8.2 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook, are eligible for hire above the minimum rate as indicated below. Additionally, eligible full-time employees receive annual step increases.

Eleven (11) steps above the established minimum rate - $73,985.60 Out-of-state Lateral Police Officer candidates must have two (2) or more years of continuous full-time certified law enforcement employment with a current Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate from another state to be considered. Please attach your current Law Enforcement Officer Certification to your application. Prior to consideration for hire, lateral police officer applicants must be able to complete the APOSTC physical agility test. For a complete job description which includes the physical and environmental factors of the position, please visit: Supplemental Application: Applicants are required to complete a supplemental application. The deadline for the supplemental application will be provided to the applicant by the department. Please do not complete the supplemental application until you have been contacted and instructed to do so by the police personnel. Supplemental applications may be downloaded at: Upon submission of the supplemental application the Huntsville Police Department may visit the applicant's current employer. Applicants must have returned a completed supplemental background application to Internal Affairs in order to take the physical agility/ability test. Applicants will receive a deadline to submit required documents. Documents received late or failure to return the required documents will automatically eliminate the applicant from the hiring process. Selection for Lateral Police Officer will be conditional upon successfully completing a supplemental application, polygraph examination, APOSTC Physical Ability/Agility test, oral interview, background investigation, psychological test, drug test, and medical examination. For additional information please visit Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department's EEOP Short Form Upon Request

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement. The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. Medical Insurance All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville's group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more. These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers. Dental Plan The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) Retirement The City's retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Life Insurance The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Disability Insurance The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Voluntary Life / AD&D The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit.