2026-C Police Officer (11/2026)

City of Prattville•Prattville Police Department, AL

About The Position

The Police Officer protects life and property and enforces federal, state, and local laws. This entry-level, non-exempt position contributes to the detection and deterrence of crime and the protection of the public. Candidates who do not currently have APOSTC certification must meet departmental and Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission requirements. Officers are initially assigned to Patrol and may be assigned to the Warrant or Community/School Relations Unit after the required time in service. The role includes patrolling the city, City Hall, and schools; responding to service calls; making arrests and processing offenders; conducting preliminary investigations; assisting other officers and emergency providers; testifying in court; serving warrants; and transporting prisoners. Officers also complete reports, maintain their patrol car and equipment, assist the public, support community and school functions, and may serve on special teams or provide training. Duties are performed in offices, outdoors, emergency or crime scenes, and schools, sometimes in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may encounter noise, dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, and hazardous situations. The work involves physical activity, specialized law enforcement equipment, interaction with the public, and performing under moderate stress. Candidates must be willing to work overtime, travel, attend continuing education, and serve at least two years with the department after graduating from the Police Academy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Pass the required ACT WorkKeys Assessment (BAT), with scores of at least 4 in Reading for Information/Workplace Documents, 4 in Locating Information/Graphic Literacy, and 3 in Applied Mathematics; alternatively, provide an associate or higher degree from an accredited SACS college or university.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have and maintain a valid Alabama driver's license.
Meet departmental qualifications and Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission requirements, including required certification.
Be prepared to complete the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Ability and Agility Course by the application closing date; completion is mandatory to proceed in the selection process.
Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States and meet Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission citizenship requirements.
Live within a 45-mile radius of the Police Department Administrative Office.
Be able to repeatedly lift at least 100 pounds.
Serve a minimum of two years with the Prattville Police Department after graduating from the Police Academy.
Submit to drug screenings for this safety-sensitive position.
Accomplish essential job functions in a timely manner, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Be willing to work overtime, cooperate with departmental workload, attend continuing education courses, travel, and comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, relevant laws and codes, traffic accident investigation, city geography and streets, and court and judicial procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software; skill in using them.
Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, radios and communications equipment, and radar equipment.
Skill in restraining people without causing physical harm, public and interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting, climbing, and use of equipment requiring dexterity; distinguish shades of color; and use the sense of smell.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and perceive sounds, relate to people, and adapt to and perform under moderate stress.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

Patrol the city, City Hall, and schools to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
Respond to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, missing-person searches, public service needs, and stranded motorists.
Apprehend, arrest, and process offenders, including fugitives.
Conduct preliminary traffic and criminal investigations by interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses; gathering information and evidence; and securing crime scenes.
Provide assistance and backup to officers and emergency service providers.
Testify in judicial proceedings as necessary.
Serve warrants and transport prisoners.
Complete required reports and forms.
Inspect and maintain the assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
Assist motorists, provide escorts, direct traffic, answer public inquiries, and assist with community and school functions.
Serve on special teams, task forces, or boards as assigned.
Attend daily shift meetings and provide training in areas of certification.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.