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City of Huntsville, AL lists this Police Officer (Lateral Entry) (Continuous) (Grade 14) opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Law Enforcement OfficerThis is law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through patrol, investigation of a specialized nature, assistance to citizens, arrest and detention, and related activities. Work involves prevention of crime, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, investigations of a specialized nature, crime scene investigations, apprehension of criminals, internal investigations, special assignments, patrolling of assigned areas, enforcement of traffic regulations, accident and crime scene investigations. Work involves an element of personal danger and investigator/officers must be able to act without direct supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment in meeting complex emergency situations. Work is performed with independence within established policies and procedures, and is reviewed by superiors through observation of the effectiveness of work performed and results through reports, observations, and discussions. Knowledge of contemporary police practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest evidence. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department. Knowledge of computers and applicable software. Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses of action to be taken. Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation. Ability to give credible testimony in court. Ability to speak and write effectively. Skill in the use and care of firearms and police vehicles. Skill in the use of expandable baton and OC pepper spray. Skill in using a computer and related equipment including basic typing and keyboarding skills.Minimum Education, Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency; a valid U.S. Driver's License; minimum of 21 years of age; United States citizenship; no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving force or violence, force related to domestic violence, or a crime of moral turpitude, perjury, or false statement. If an applicant has been a member of the armed forces of the United States, the discharge must be under honorable conditions. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Alabama State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Any officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) will be eligible for the Lateral Entry Academy provided they have satisfactorily met all of the Huntsville Police Department Officer Selection Process requirements and have two (2) years' experience as a certified police officer; and Applicants must have two (2) full years of service since APOSTC certification was achieved; or have been employed previously by the Huntsville Police Department and separated in good standing. A minimal two (2) years of certification to be eligible for increased pay. Two or more years of POST certified experience working as a patrol officer for a county or city law enforcement agency including uniform patrol work responding to emergency calls is desired. Individuals hired for the position of Police Officer who meet the law enforcement experience requirements and conditions as described in Ordinance 26-332, section 8.2 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook, are eligible for hire above the minimum rate as indicated below. Additionally, eligible full-time employees receive annual step increases.Two (2) years of experience: Five (5) steps above the established minimum rate - $66,019.20 Three (3) years of experience: Six (6) steps above the established minimum rate - $67,371.20 Four (4) years of experience: Seven (7) steps above the established minimum rate - $68,660.80 Five (5) years of experience: Eight (8) steps above the established minimum rate - $70,075.20 Six (6) years of experience: Nine (9) steps above the established minimum rate - $71,427.20 Seven (7) years of experience: Ten (10) steps above the established minimum rate - 72,862.40 Eight (8) or more years of experience: Eleven (11) steps above the established minimum rate - $73,985.60 Out-of-state Lateral Police Officer candidates must have two (2) or more years of continuous full-time certified law enforcement employment with a current Peace Officers Standards and Training certificate from another state to be considered. The certification must be in good standing. Please attach your current Law Enforcement Officer Certification to your application. Prior to consideration for hire, lateral police officer applicants must be able to complete the APOSTC physical agility test. Applicants that do not possess an associate's degree or higher, must also successfully complete The Basic Ability Test (BAT.) For a complete job description which includes the physical and environmental factors of the position, please visit: Hiring Process: Supplemental Application: Applicants are required to complete a supplemental application. The deadline for the supplemental application will be provided to the applicant by the department. Please do not complete the supplemental application until you have been contacted and instructed to do so by the police personnel. Supplemental applications may be downloaded at: Upon submission of the supplemental application the Huntsville Police Department may visit the applicant's current employer. Three years of evaluations, complete work history, and interviews with current employer will be obtained. Applicants eligible to participate, those who meet the qualification requirements, will be notified of an appointment for the mandatory APOSTC Physical Agility test only. Applicants must have returned a completed supplemental background application to Internal Affairs in order to take the physical agility/ability test. Applicants must present a valid driver's license and should also dress appropriate for the physical agility/ability test. In addition, applicants who arrive late or fail to attend the mandatory physical agility/ability test will automatically be removed from the hiring process. Background Process: Applicants will receive a deadline to submit required documents. Documents received late or failure to return the required documents will automatically eliminate the applicant from the hiring process. Applicants, who are successful in the hiring process to this point, are eligible to be selected for an oral interview. Selection for Lateral Police Officer will be conditional upon successfully completing a supplemental application, polygraph examination, APOSTC Physical Ability/Agility test, oral interview, background investigation, psychological test, drug test, and medical examination. For additional information please visit Applicants may obtain a copy of the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department's EEOP Short Form Upon RequestBenefitsThe City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement. Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings: The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply. Medical Insurance All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville's group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more. Mental Health/Substance Abuse A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through TELUS Health (formerly Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting TELUS Health. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers. Dental Plan The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person, $150 per family/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and an annual plan maximum of $2,000 per person. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient. Vision Plan The City's vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings. Retirement The City's retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA. Life Insurance The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment. Disability Insurance The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Voluntary Life / AD&D The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life
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huntsville, AL, 35801, US
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