Police Officer (Grade 14/8)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy Training Program, as established by APOSTC, and the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, eligible police personnel will have their annual salary increased by four steps to a Grade 14 Step 12 with a salary of $64,729.60. In addition, eligible Police Officers receive annual step raises in accordance with the City of Huntsville's Personnel Policies and Procedures. For a complete job description which includes the physical and environmental factors of the position, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/78018?keywords=Police officer&pagetype=classSpecifications

Requirements

• High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.
• Basic Ability Test (BAT) is required of all applicants, except those applicants who have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification, or, those applicants possessing an earned Associate's Degree or higher Degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Minimum of 20 years of age provided applicant turns 21 years of age prior to Police Academy graduation
• United States citizenship
• 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.
• If an applicant has been a member of the armed forces of the United States, the discharge must be under honorable conditions.
• Must meet specific requirements as stipulated by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and other legal criteria as required.
• Must meet all APOSTC Administrative requirements as set forth in Chapter 2 (650-X-2) “Required Standards for Appointees as Law Enforcement Officers and for Applicants for Certification as Law Enforcement Officers."
• Must meet all APOSTC Administrative requirements as set forth in Chapter 4 (650-X-4) “Certification of Law Enforcement Officers."
• Must pass Huntsville Police Academy curriculum as specified by the Chief of Police or his designee.
• Must successfully pass the physical fitness test for further consideration in the hiring process.
• Applicants who are current members of the armed forces of the United States may elect to submit their most recent passing physical score card from their respective branch in lieu of attending a physical agility/ability test in person.
• Pass the mandatory physical agility/ability test
• Submit required Basic Ability Test Documentation
• Submit a supplemental background application
• Pass an oral interview
• Pass a background investigation
• Pass a polygraph examination
• Obtain a minimum score of 70% on the written psychological exam and recommendation for employment by the examining professional
• Pass a drug test
• Pass a physical examination
• Maintain a satisfactory background
• Pass a final APOSTC physical agility/ability test
• Have all required documentation approved by APOSTC

Nice To Haves

• Previously APOSTC certified
• Earned Associate's Degree or higher Degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas
• Enforce laws and ordinances
• Conduct investigations of a specialized nature
• Perform crime scene investigations
• Apprehend criminals
• Conduct internal investigations
• Handle special assignments
• Enforce traffic regulations
• Investigate accidents
• Assist citizens
• Arrest and detain individuals

Benefits

• Annual step raises in accordance with the City of Huntsville's Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Salary increase to Grade 14 Step 12 ($64,729.60) upon successful completion of Police Academy Training Program and Field Training Officer (FTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED