Police Officer

Orange Beach, City of•Police Department, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Police Officer patrols designated sections of the City on foot or in an automobile and responds to complaints. The officer enforces laws, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, secures crime scenes, interviews people, collects evidence, prepares reports, makes arrests, serves warrants and subpoenas, and testifies in court. The role also includes traffic control and enforcement, responding to medical emergencies, assisting other emergency and law enforcement services, maintaining police equipment, and performing animal control duties when necessary. The officer is expected to maintain professional conduct, handle sensitive information confidentially, communicate positively, comply with applicable laws and policies, attend meetings and training, and support the positive promotion of the City. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and a minimum age of 21. The candidate must have Alabama law enforcement certification or be able to obtain it within six months of appointment, and must hold a valid driver’s license. The work involves strenuous physical exertion and exposure to potentially dangerous situations and challenging outdoor conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission certification for law enforcement officers, or ability to become certified within six months of appointment.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime, non-standard hours, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to travel for schools, prisoner transport, and court appearances.
Willingness to comply with uniform and equipment standards.
Ability to pass a physical ability test and standardized written test before advancing to the interview phase.
Verbal, writing, reading, listening, basic math, geometry, and driving skills appropriate to the duties.
De-escalation skills and ability to operate a vehicle and department radios.
Knowledge of the City, its buildings and roads; City and state law and court procedures; first aid; disaster and emergency procedures; law-enforcement practices; department policies; weapons; and radio codes and terminology.
Ability to analyze situations and take quick, effective, and reasonable action; work independently; and remember names, faces, and incident details.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job, including strenuous exertion, climbing, running, lifting objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling, and defending oneself or others.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned City areas on foot or by automobile, vary routes, observe activity, and respond to complaints and emergencies.
Enforce City, state, and federal laws and investigate felonies, misdemeanors, accidents, and other incidents.
Secure crime scenes; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; collect evidence; conduct follow-up investigations; and complete required reports and logs.
Assist fire, EMS, ambulance, state troopers, and other law enforcement agencies on calls within the City.
Make security checks on residential and commercial properties and escort local merchants to banks when requested.
Respond to medical emergencies as needed.
Direct traffic at intersections, incidents, school crossings, and special events; provide escorts; assist stranded motorists; and enforce traffic laws using radar as appropriate.
Administer DMT to motorists when necessary and upon certification, and report missing or malfunctioning traffic-control devices, streetlights, and signs.
Serve and execute warrants and subpoenas, make arrests, testify in court, assist the district attorney, transport prisoners, and maintain City jail security as needed.
Inspect and maintain the patrol vehicle and police equipment, including weapons and ammunition, and report faulty or excessively worn equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat uniform and badges and maintain positive public relations while working with merchants and citizens to prevent crime.
Attend police-related training and read professional materials to stay informed about developments, tactics, and laws.
Perform animal control duties when necessary.
Handle sensitive information confidentially; maintain professional conduct; communicate positively; attend required meetings and development activities; comply with applicable policies and laws; and perform other duties as assigned.