Police Officer (Certified)

National Police; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in the United States is seeking police officers to enforce federal, state, and local laws and protect life and property. The role includes patrols, traffic control, and responding to emergencies.

Essential duties cover investigations, evidence handling, court testimony, and collaboration with other agencies. Applicants must meet statutory standards, be at least 19, and pass background checks and drug testing. This is a full-time position in Dothan, AL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (USDE/CHEA recognized).
• APOST certification or equivalent with reciprocity eligibility.
• Valid operator driver's license with clean driving record.
• Background checks including criminal, credit, past employment, and references.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic incidents, and missing persons.

Skills

APOST certification

APOST agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor/Master preferred

Job description

Salary: $55,429.92 - $88,670.40 Annually

Closing Date: 3/31/2027

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Essential Functions

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Prepares and transports evidence for laboratory analysis.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives. Subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists motorists.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings, as necessary.
• Serves court orders.
• Transports prisoners.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Performs the duties of an Investigator as assigned; analyzes crime scenes and collects evidence; interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants; obtains and receives signed statements; analyzes criminal activity and evidence to develops leads, identify witnesses and develop informant sources; prepares case files and assists in preparing cases for prosecution; testifies in court.
• Performs the duties of a School Resource Officer as assigned; monitors school facilities and activities to provide security and to detect and deter crime; communicates and assists students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Performs the duties of a Court Bailiff as assigned; provides courtroom security; serves subpoenas, summons, bond forfeiture notices, and other legal paperwork for Municipal Court.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited* standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and (Act No. 71-156, 3rd Sp. Sess., 1971 AL Legislature.)
• Certification as a Police Officer in the State of Alabama (APOST); or certification in another state with the ability to obtain APOST certification through reciprocity within current APOST guidelines.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a job specific/related field is preferred.
• Possession of a valid operator driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01).
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Applicants certified in another state (other than Alabama) must satisfactorily complete the APOST agility course prior to attending a lateral Alabama academy.
• The applicant must meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Law (Act No. 71-156, 3rd Sp. Sess., 1971 AL Legislature.).
• Applicant must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.