Police Patrol Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $57,324.51 - $81,503.82 Annually
Location : 2201 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5016
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
$5,000 Hiring Bonus!
$2,000 Paid after 1 year probationary period
$1,500 Paid after completion of year 2
$1,500 Paid after completion of year 3
This job announcement is intended only for those applicants currently APOST and or out of state certified Officers. Starting pay compensation will be dependent on verification of years of certified law enforcement experience ($59,124.53 - $73,838.44).
If you meet the minimum qualifications and your application is accepted, you will receive an email with a list of documents that require completion/submission by the date indicated within the email. If the requested documents are not received by the due date, your application will be withdrawn from consideration. This is the first step in the selection process that establishes/updates the Roster of Eligible Candidates (Hiring List). Upon receipt of the required documents a background investigation will be conducted and you may be contacted for an interview.
The purpose of this classification is to protect life and property, to respond to the needs of the general public, to deter criminal activity within the community, to enforce all city, state, and applicable federal laws, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations, and to perform investigations, special details, and specific assignments within an assigned division.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.
Enforces all city, state, and applicable federal laws, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations, both traffic and criminal, in order to protect life and property, to prevent crime, and to promote security.
Maintains current department policy and procedures manual, city and state code manuals, employee handbooks, various maps, and related material for reference and/or review.
Maintains high visibility by patrolling assigned area, city streets, parks, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure and promote security.
Performs surveillance of problem areas/locations and criminal suspects; collects and reviews data; develops trends and/or patterns pertaining to location/suspects; files intelligence reports.
Investigates reported crimes; interviews and obtains statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants; processes crime scenes; gathers, prepares, and submits evidence to crime lab.
Obtains/ executes search and arrest warrants.
Determines probable cause to search and/or reasonable suspicion to detain suspects; mediates disputes and advises rights; pursues fleeing and subdues resisting suspects; effects arrests; processes and transports prisoners.
Responds to emergency calls and calls for assistance.
Assists other officers in effecting arrests, serving subpoenas, executing warrants, making traffic stops, or any other type of call for assistance.
Responds to accident calls; gathers information at the accident scene; investigates and reconstructs serious injury or fatal accidents; interviews victims, suspects, and witnesses; investigates hit and run accidents; notifies next-of-kin as necessary.
Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, specifically: directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, and managing dangerous situations; interacts with E.M.T. teams.
Administers roadside field sobriety tests; identifies wanted persons/vehicles; impounds vehicles; assists stranded motorists; ensures roadways are clear of obstacles and hazards.
Stops vehicles for traffic violations; issues traffic citations and warnings.
Composes and prepares forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; maintains administrative records and files.
Contacts command/supervisory personnel for emergency response and critical incident communications.
Identifies illegal drugs and hazardous materials; maintains knowledge of prescription drugs.
Enters/retrieves data into/from computer systems including stolen property, arrest and wanted information, incident/offense information, investigation data, and criminal/driving history information; reviews crime statistics.
Exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies.
Documents case information; assists with prosecution of offenders; appears in court to present evidence and testimony; prepares felony case reports for District Attorney's office.
Assists with interdepartmental duties and city activities, specifically: working school zones, directing traffic, security at city social events and athletic activities, special escorts, crowd/riot control, and special assignments.
Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when their activities or investigations are related to on-going investigations within city jurisdiction.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from merchants, community/civic organizations, the general public, employees, superiors, and other individuals if appropriate.
Attends community meetings and assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention; promotes and participates in D.A.R.E. program, P.A.L. program, and/or water/boating safety.
Attends shift meetings, seminars, and training sessions to remain knowledgeable of departmental and city operations, to promote improved job performance, and to remain abreast of changing policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and laws.
Maintains cleanliness of law enforcement vehicle, weapons and equipment; requests service and/or repairs as needed; maintains equipment in a functional and presentable condition.
Performs special operations/detail activities which may include the following: Special Response Team (S.R.T.), drug task force, bomb squad, D.U.I. task force, negotiations, juvenile, homicide, gang unit, narcotics, environmental protection, and training as assigned.
Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls.
Performs the following flexible tasks: taking photographs and fingerprints, maintaining computer database, inventory control of supplies, equipment, and/or property, installing, repairing, and/or maintaining electronic surveillance equipment, or overseeing vehicle service, maintenance, and repair.
Recommends and supports policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Police Department.
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in daily activities.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
May be required to be on twenty-four hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.
Trained in the essential functions and substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs administrative tasks as assigned.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; no previous experience required. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must pass and maintain current Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (A.P.O.S.T.C.) certification requirements as a law enforcement officer. Must be licensed and qualified to operate a firearm. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions
The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, and law enforcement equipment such as handcuffs, flashlight, pepper gas, firearms, baton, cameras, video equipment, recording devices, binoculars, tape measure, hand tools, electronic surveillance equipment, two-way radio, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.
DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include maps, various directories and reports, calendar, training bulletins, manuals, and legal code books.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange law enforcement, radio communication, medical, and court related information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with court personnel, attorneys, various agencies, elected officials, and the general public.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of informational and law enforcement, radio communication, medical, and court related documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex law enforcement, radio communication, medical, and court related principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, such as in a public speaking situation, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals and percentages, determine time, weight, and distance measurements, and interpret statistical data. May be required to perform algebraic calculations and utilize basic geometry.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include detection devices, radar, tape measure, and other standard measuring and recording devices.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment, radio communication, video, electronic surveillance and law enforcement equipment and to operate motor vehicles.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copy and facsimile machines, telephone, and law enforcement equipment such as handcuffs, flashlight, pepper gas, firearms, baton, cameras, video equipment, recording devices, binoculars, tape measure, hand tools, electronic surveillance equipment, two-way radio, motor vehicle, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have above average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: Requires the ability to discern and differentiate shades of color for the purpose of identifying suspects, vehicles, or any other physical object.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.
The City of Tuscaloosa offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time permanent employees that includes retirement, vacation and illness leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances and deferred retirement saving plans.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary within our website or contact the Human Resource Department at (205) 248-5230.
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Have you ever been convicted of a Domestic Violence-related offense?

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If you have ever been convicted of a Domestic Violence-related offense, please explain.
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Have you ever used, purchased, and/or sold marijuana, anabolic steroids, illegal drugs (i.e. cocaine, "crack" cocaine, speed, LSD, etc.), and/or any other hard drugs that were not prescribed to you by a physician? **Prior drug usage does not automatically disqualify you from being considered for employment. Failure to disclose will disqualify you from the hiring process.

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If you have ever used, purchased, and/or sold marijuana, anabolic steroids, illegal drugs (i.e. cocaine, "crack" cocaine,