Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Alabama is seeking Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs to maintain law and order, respond to emergencies, patrol city areas, enforce criminal and traffic laws, and investigate incidents. This role requires independent judgment and adherence to department policies, with assignments reviewed by a Sheriff Sergeant.

The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a pension plan, generous holidays, sick leave and vacation,

Qualifications

• Must meet all of the following AND Option A, B or C below.
• Must have NO felony convictions.
• Must NOT be prohibited by state or federal law from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have Driver's License.
• Must be in good health and physically fit for the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Option A: Must have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification.
• Option B: Must possess an earned Associate’s degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.
• Option C: Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND take and pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment for Law Enforcement Officers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts administrative and preparatory activities such as inspecting personal equipment and uniform, inspecting video and audio equipment (e.g., body cam, body mic), maintaining firearm and vehicle, and attending roll call.
• Conducts routine patrol activities such as patrolling high-problem areas to provide a police presence, observing persons and vehicles for unusual or suspicious behavior, monitoring businesses and public places for criminal activity, enforcing state laws and local ordinances, and assisting the public as needed.
• Responds to calls for service by listening to radio transmissions for emergency or non-emergency information, determining the appropriate actions to take to respond to an incident, evaluating the scene en route and upon arrival, and notifying appropriate parties (e.g., back up, investigators, property owners, etc.).
• Manages crime, incident, and accident scenes by ensuring safety of self, others, and property, maintaining the integrity of the scene, relaying information to dispatch, searching the scene for evidence, and determining what additional resources are needed.
• Investigates incidents and occurrences by interviewing appropriate parties (e.g., witnesses, victims, complainants) and compiling facts of incidents using available information and resources.
• Apprehends and arrests suspects by determining probable cause for arrest, providing verbal commands to person(s) engaged in criminal activity, searching suspects, providing suspects with required information (e.g., Miranda Rights, officer’s authority), identifying suspects, gaining physical control of suspects, transporting suspects to jail, and completing the booking process.
• Handles hazardous situations by alerting the appropriate emergency response agency(ies), evacuating persons, identifying hazardous materials, notifying dispatcher, and establishing and maintaining a perimeter until the situation has been resolved.
• Enforces and regulates traffic and motor vehicle rules by monitoring for traffic law infractions, pulling over vehicles in violation of laws, verifying driver and vehicle identification, observing driver and passenger behavior, administering field sobriety tests, and issuing warnings and citations to drivers.
• Renders medical assistance by evaluating the scene, assessing the condition of an individual, providing first aid, requesting medical emergency personnel, and transporting individual to hospital or jail if needed.
• Deals with juveniles by placing juvenile under investigating detention or custody, notifying guardians, dispersing congregated juveniles and providing police presence, and transporting juveniles to appropriate locations as needed.

Education

APOSTC certification (Option A) or Associate’s degree (Option B) or High school diploma + ACT WorkKeys (Option C)

Driver's License

US citizenship and age 19+

No felony convictions

Good health and physically fit for law enforcement duties

Job description

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/18/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 19

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for maintaining law and order, and protecting life and property, by responding to emergency calls and patrolling the City, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and investigating criminal activity. Employees in this job class are exposed to elements of personal danger, and officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise judgment in meeting emergency situations while staying with departmental policies and procedures. Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs require substantial knowledge of law enforcement methods and state legal codes in order to perform their primary duties. Police Officers/Deputy Sheriffs receive work assignments and instructions from a Police/Sheriff Sergeant who reviews work methods and results through reports, inspections, and observation of results.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

• Bessemer $44,179- $68,536


• Birmingham $52,249 - $81,057


• Center Point $47,860 - $74,256


• Fairfield $39,187 - $60,777


• Fultondale $46,529 - $72,176


• Gardendale $50,169 - $77,812


• Homewood $49,649 - $77,001


• Hueytown $45,572 - $70,699


• Irondale $52,332 - $81,161


• Jefferson County $50,128 - $77,771


• Kimberly $33,155 - $51,438


• Leeds $48,048 - $74,526


• Midfield $34,902 - $54,142


• Mountain Brook $53,913 - $83,657


• Pleasant Grove $45,052 - $69,908


• Tarrant $42,889 - $66,560


• Vestavia Hills $49,899 - $77,417


• Warrior $37,564 - $58,281

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet all of the following AND Option A, B or C below.


• Must have NO felony convictions.


• Must have no convictions in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.


• Must NOT be subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner.


• Must NOT be prohibited by state or federal law from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm.


• Must NOT be required to register as a convicted sex offender.


• Must have an honorable discharge if served in the US Armed Forces.


• Must be a citizen of the United States.


• Must be at least 19 years of age.


• Must have Driver's License.


• Must be in good health and physically fit for the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.


• Option A: Must have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification.


• Option B: Must possess an earned Associate’s degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.


• Option C: Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND take and pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment for Law Enforcement Officers.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts administrative and preparatory activities such as inspecting personal equipment and uniform, inspecting video and audio equipment (e.g., body cam, body mic), maintaining firearm and vehicle, and attending roll call.


• Conducts routine patrol activities such as patrolling high-problem areas to provide a police presence, observing persons and vehicles for unusual or suspicious behavior, monitoring businesses and public places for criminal activity, enforcing state laws and local ordinances, and assisting the public as needed.


• Responds to calls for service by listening to radio transmissions for emergency or non-emergency information, determining the appropriate actions to take to respond to an incident, evaluating the scene en route and upon arrival, and notifying appropriate parties (e.g., back up, investigators, property owners, etc.).


• Manages crime, incident, and accident scenes by ensuring safety of self, others, and property, maintaining the integrity of the scene, relaying information to dispatch, searching the scene for evidence, and determining what additional resources are needed.


• Investigates incidents and occurrences by interviewing appropriate parties (e.g., witnesses, victims, complainants) and compiling facts of incidents using available information and resources.


• Apprehends and arrests suspects by determining probable cause for arrest, providing verbal commands to person(s) engaged in criminal activity, searching suspects, providing suspects with required information (e.g., Miranda Rights, officer’s authority), identifying suspects, gaining physical control of suspects, transporting suspects to jail, and completing the booking process.


• Handles hazardous situations by alerting the appropriate emergency response agency(ies), evacuating persons, identifying hazardous materials, notifying dispatcher, and establishing and maintaining a perimeter until the situation has been resolved.


• Enforces and regulates traffic and motor vehicle rules by monitoring for traffic law infractions, pulling over vehicles in violation of laws, verifying driver and vehicle identification, observing driver and passenger behavior, administering field sobriety tests, and issuing warnings and citations to drivers.


• Renders medical assistance by evaluating the scene, assessing the condition of an individual, providing first aid, requesting medical emergency personnel, and transporting individual to hospital or jail if needed.


• Deals with juveniles by placing juvenile under investigating detention or custody, notifying guardians, dispersing congregated juveniles and providing police presence, and transporting juveniles to appropriate locations as needed.


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