Police Officer - POST Certified

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover in Alabama seeks Police Officer candidates to enforce laws, protect life and property, and serve the community. This role requires POST certification or enrollment in ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification, a valid Alabama driver's license, and the ability to pass a thorough background check.

Selected officers will complete the department's evaluation process, may face physical agility tests, and will participate in community relations, school programs, and traffic safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Possession of POST certification from any state or enrollment in ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification.
• Certification holders must be three years past graduation date listed on APOST certificate.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of law enforcement duties to preserve public peace and safety.
• Protect life and property, enforce all laws and ordinances.
• Investigate crimes and accidents, make arrests, provide credible testimony.
• Conduct traffic surveys to identify problem areas.
• Assist in school and community functions; engage in public relations.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

POST Certification

ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification enrollment

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Hiring Range $59,924.80-$66,060.80

• Possession of law enforcement certification from Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in any State;

Hiring Range $59,924.80-$66,060.80

Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

• Possession of law enforcement certification from Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in any State;

OR

Currently enrolled and attending an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course (applicant must provide enrollment or acceptance letter from the Academy or ACCS);

• Applicants possessing a State of Alabama POST Certification must be three (3) years or more past graduation date listed on APOST certificate;
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit;
• Ability to pass a thorough background check

Preferred Qualification

• Fluent in Spanish

Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.

As only one application can be submitted per candidate for a particular job posting, please make certain that your application meets the minimum requirements at the time of application.

All candidates must provide a copy of their current POST certification or a copy of a current acceptance, enrollment, or welcome letter from the academy/ACCS confirming that the applicant is currently enrolled and attending an ACCS Pathway to APOST Certification Course. These documents must be electronically attached to your application. Applications lacking the appropriate documentation will not be forwarded to the Police Department for further evaluation.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Police Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Police Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews.

In order to be eligible for employment with the Hoover Police Department a candidate must successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test.

You can view the Physical Abilities/Agilities requirements at the following website - http//www.apostc.state.al.us. Go to Forms on the left side of the page then scroll to bottom of the page to access the Physical Agility Ability Course.

Candidates will be informed of the date, time and location of the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test at a later date and only after successful completion of an interview or interviews.

Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants will be selected for interviews and all that do interview are not guaranteed to be selected to participate in the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test.

This job will be posted until a sufficient number of applications are received and the City reserves the right to close the posting at any time.