The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications and resumes for the full time position of Police Officer. This position leads the city in performing police work in accordance with departmental policies, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures and receive assignments and instructions from police officers of higher rank. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties in a designated area/beat on an assigned shift and which may be performed in patrol vehicles or on foot. Work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 21 years of age upon graduation of the APOST Academy.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Possess a high school diploma.
- Possession of a valid Alabama driver’s license.
- Accredited College/University degree is preferred.
- No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
- Must be able to maintain the authority to carry a pistol or firearm used by police officers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Sound judgment and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Good character and integrity are expected due to the authority to use ACJIC and NCIC.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (Overview only, not a complete list of duties)
- Patrols a designated area of the city on foot or in an automobile to protect human life and to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic as required, to identify and report potential or existing public safety hazards and to enforce traffic and parking regulations.
- Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, felonies, and misdemeanors.
- At the scene of crime, preserves human life, protects property, controls access to the scene, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and obtains statements, makes arrests, composes and writes detailed incident / offense reports and testifies as a witness in court.
- At the scene of automobile accidents, preserves life, protects property, locates witnesses and obtains statements, investigates the causes of the accident and prepares detailed accident investigation reports.
- Interviews persons with complaints and attempts to make proper disposition or directs them to proper authorities.
- Gives general advice on traffic and criminal laws and ordinances, and gives general information to the public.
- Employees may be assigned to work on special assignments which call upon specialized abilities and knowledge usually attained through experience as a uniformed Police Officer. Police Officers assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division or specialized units are subject to call 24 hours a day.
- Police Officers may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Shift schedules and job assignments may be changed periodically to assure the maximum delivery of effective police service
BENEFITS:
- Take-home vehicle program after a probationary year.
- Specialty Units: Traffic Division, Evidence Technician, Emergency Services Unit, Bicycle Patrol.
- Twelve-hour shifts: Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off days.
- Non-Certified Police Officer Compensation: $46,155.20
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Health & Dental; Humana: Vision
- RSA State Retirement: Tier 1.
- Paid Leave: Twelve vacation days, Twelve sick days, Twelve holidays, One day of personal time.
- Community Support and Involvement: Special Olympics and Explorer Program.
HIRING PROCESS:
- Download the application. Applications and resumes may be emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to the City of Pelham-Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124, no later than 5:00 p.m. on 06/14/2024.
- Satisfactorily complete written background packet followed by a panel interview.
- Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
- Successfully complete a polygraph examination.
- If offered a conditional offer of employment, must pass a psychological assessment and pre-employment drug screen.
The City of Pelham does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment experience, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary and personal interviews. The City of Pelham is an equal opportunity employer.