Police Officer - POST Certified

City of Hoover • Hoover, AL

19d • $61,131 - $94,869

About The Position

The Police Officer performs a variety of law enforcement duties to preserve public peace and prevent crime. The role includes protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in court, conducting traffic surveys to identify problem areas, assisting with school and community functions, and participating in public relations activities and other assigned cases. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are screened based on related work experience, education, certifications, and special training, followed by personal interviews for finalists. Candidates must also successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test to be eligible for employment.

Requirements

• Possess law enforcement certification from Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in any state, or be currently enrolled in and attending an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course, with an enrollment or acceptance letter from the Academy or ACCS.
• Applicants with State of Alabama POST Certification must be three or more years past the graduation date listed on their APOST certificate.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Be able to pass a thorough background check.
• Provide a copy of current POST certification or a current academy/ACCS acceptance, enrollment, or welcome letter confirming enrollment and attendance in an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course; attach the document electronically to the application.
• Successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test to be eligible for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Preserve public peace and prevent crimes.
• Protect life and property.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Investigate crimes and accidents.
• Make arrests.
• Provide credible testimony in various courts.
• Conduct traffic surveys to determine problem areas.
• Assist with school and community functions.
• Participate in public relations activities.
• Handle other cases as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed