Police Officer - POST Certified

City of Hoover•Hoover, AL
•$59,943 - $92,997•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.

Requirements

  • Possession of law enforcement certification from Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in any State; OR Currently enrolled and attending an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course (applicant must provide enrollment or acceptance letter from the Academy or ACCS)
  • Applicants possessing a State of Alabama POST Certification must be three (3) years or more past graduation date listed on APOST certificate
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit
  • Ability to pass a thorough background check
  • Must provide a copy of their current POST certification or a copy of a current acceptance, enrollment, or welcome letter from the academy/ACCS confirming that the applicant is currently enrolled and attending an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course.

Nice To Haves

  • Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Preservation of public peace
  • Prevention of crimes
  • Protecting life and property
  • Enforcing all laws and ordinances
  • Investigating crimes and accidents
  • Making arrests
  • Providing credible testimony in various courts
  • Conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas
  • Assisting in school and community functions
  • Public relations activities
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