Part Time Police Officer

Montgomery Police Department; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Police Department seeks entry-level sworn police officers to provide protection and security for the citizens of Montgomery. Applicants must be APOST certified with CEU universal standards and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualified candidates must have a valid driver’s license (and ability to obtain Alabama license) and be prepared to work first, second, or third shifts, including weekends and holidays, under sergeant supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) minimum standards training with CEU.
• Must be Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) certified.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain Alabama Driver’s License prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection through daily patrol, traffic, investigation, and communication efforts.
• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Participate in narcotics undercover operations.
• Secure crime scenes and document events and procedures (court presentation as needed).
• Operate under supervision through the chain of command and report accordingly.

Education

High school diploma or GED

APOST minimum standards training with CEU

APOST certification

Job description

The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide protection and security for the citizens of Montgomery. Employees must be Alabama Peace Officers Standards (APOST) certified. Police officers serve as entry-level sworn personnel in one of the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) divisions. Incumbents provide protection through daily patrol, traffic, investigation, and communication efforts. Work also entails responding to emergency incidents, participating in narcotics undercover operations, and securing crime scenes. Incumbents document in writing events and procedures of an important nature and may present that information in a court of law. Police officers are typically supervised by Sergeants and must respond and report through the chain of command.

A high school diploma or G.E.D., and a certificate of completion of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) Commission's minimum standards training with a current CEU standard.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Alabama Driver’s License prior to employment. An employee’s assignment may require him/her to work first, second, or third shift. The employee may also be required to work weekends and holidays.