Police Officer

City of Auburn (AL); Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Auburn (AL) is seeking a Police Officer to enforce local, state, and federal laws under the supervision of the Sergeant-Patrol. The role involves routine patrols, responding to incidents, and performing investigations as needed.

The position requires completing essential duties, maintaining equipment, and attending court as testimony. Candidates should meet AP OSTS standards, hold a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for a regular full-time schedule with public service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified law enforcement officer through APOSTC or eligible for lateral transfer.
• Valid driver’s license required at hire and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.
• Provides court testimony.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Performs special duty assignments and related duties.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Teamwork

Public service mindset

Work ethics

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

APOSTC certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POLICE OFFICER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Police

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. This position reports to the Sergeant-Patrol.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols an assigned area to detect and deter crime.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews, and follow-up investigations.
• Provides court testimony.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Performs special duty assignments and other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Certified law enforcement officer through Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) or ability to meet the current requirements set forth by APOSTC for a lateral transfer.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of law enforcement training requirements.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the equipment and tools used in law enforcement activities.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in performing law enforcement and criminal investigation activities.
• Skill in organizing and planning work.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Skill in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light to very heavy work, which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently walking, sitting, standing, crouching, bending, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an automobile and various outdoor environments. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and occasional hot, cold, or inclement weather. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.