Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Montgomery Police Department; Montgomery (AL); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Montgomery Police Department is seeking Police Officer Trainees to provide protection for Montgomery citizens. Trainees are provisional until graduating from the Police Academy and completing a 12-month probation before becoming permanent officers.

Officers serve as entry-level sworn personnel across MPD divisions, performing patrol, traffic, investigation and communications duties, and may respond to emergencies and present information in court.

Formación

• Graduation from an approved high school or a GED certificate is required.
• APOST certification or eligibility is required for appointment.
• Must meet physician-approved health and physical fitness standards.

Responsabilidades

• Provide protection through daily patrol, traffic, investigation and communication.
• Respond to emergency incidents and participate in narcotics undercover operations as needed.
• Document events and procedures in writing and present information in court when required.
• Work under supervision and report through the chain of command.

Conocimientos

Physical fitness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

APOST certification or eligibility

Descripción del empleo

The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide protection and security for the citizens of Montgomery. Employees who are not Alabama Peace Officers Standards (APOST) certified are appointed provisionally as Police Officer Trainees. Upon graduation from the Police Academy, employees are appointed to Police Officer and serve a 12-month probation period before becoming permanent employees. 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.

Early Hires:

Early Hires perform clerical and runner duties while also being required to maintain physical fitness prior to entering the Academy. An Early Hire does not perform any law enforcement duties nor do they engage in learning legal curriculum. Early Hires automatically transition to Police Officer Trainee status on the first day of their scheduled Police Academy.

Graduation from an approved high school or a G.E.D. certificate is required. According to the APOST Commission, an applicant must have graduated and received a regular or advanced high school diploma as approved or recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education (see Alabama Administrative Code Rule 290-3-1-02). Correspondence or mail order high school diplomas or certificates are not acceptable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be certified by a licensed physician, designated as satisfactory by the appointing authority, to be in good health and physically fit for the performance of duties. Applicants must meet the Police Department’s physical fitness standards. Applicants will be required to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Physical Ability/Agility Test.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be 20 years and six months of age and certifiable by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (APOST) Commission.

PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have at least six (6) months’ experience as a Police Cadet and be at least 20 years and six months of age.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.