Police Officer ID- 9179
City of Florence, AL
Florence, AL
- $44,330 to $70,841 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
Salary : $44,330.46 - $70,840.71 Annually
Location : Police Department 702 South Seminary Street Florence
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11072024
Department: Police
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
Job Summary
Please read all of the following instructions and information before submitting an application. This position requires knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, as well as demonstrated technical skills necessary for performing general police duties. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending upon the bureau, division, or unit to which an officer is assigned.
Salary - Entry Level Pay/Top Out Pay
$44,330.46 - $59,006.90 PS8 - No experience and/or no education beyond high school.
$48,564.04 - $64,642.09 PS9 - Certified Officer and/or Associate Degree.
$53,220.95 - $70,840.71 PS10- Bachelor Degree.
When applying for the Police Officer position, be aware that this is an involved application/hiring process. Please upload everything listed below to your application prior to submitting it and check your email regularly as we send email notifications.
Application- Upload and attach the following to your application in the attachment section of the application.
Please be aware of the following requirements:
You may choose to order a study guide for the written test at the following link: Candidates passing the physical and written tests will proceed to the Command Staff Assessment. Qualifying candidates will be Interviewed by the Civil Service Board
This position requires some knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, as well as demonstrated technical skills necessary for the performance of general police duties. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending upon the bureau, division, or unit to which an officer is assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required
1. Performs general police duties:
Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities
Physical Demands:
Equipment/Tools Used: Must be capable of operating a computer system, a firearm, two-way radio equipment, and other law enforcement-related equipment.
For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) daysThe City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss accommodations with the employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a GED certificate?
02
Do you have a current and valid Alabama driver's license?
03
Are you aware that you must live or be willing to relocate to live within 30 miles of the Florence Police Department for this job?
04
Are you currently certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission?
05
If you are not certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training, can you obtain Certification in the first nine months of employment?
06
Do you have any family currently working for the City of Florence? If yes, please list each by name, their department, and the position they hold.
Required Question
Location : Police Department 702 South Seminary Street Florence
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11072024
Department: Police
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
Job Summary
Please read all of the following instructions and information before submitting an application. This position requires knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, as well as demonstrated technical skills necessary for performing general police duties. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending upon the bureau, division, or unit to which an officer is assigned.
Salary - Entry Level Pay/Top Out Pay
$44,330.46 - $59,006.90 PS8 - No experience and/or no education beyond high school.
$48,564.04 - $64,642.09 PS9 - Certified Officer and/or Associate Degree.
$53,220.95 - $70,840.71 PS10- Bachelor Degree.
When applying for the Police Officer position, be aware that this is an involved application/hiring process. Please upload everything listed below to your application prior to submitting it and check your email regularly as we send email notifications.
Application- Upload and attach the following to your application in the attachment section of the application.
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- College Transcripts and legible copies of ANY college diplomas.
- ALL DD-214 forms if applicable. (Military)
- Three letters of recommendation addressing the Civil Service Board with the person making the recommendations address, phone number, and signature No family members; only someone who can speak of your character that is non-related.
- Birth certificate.
- Legible copy of CURRENT driver's license (front and back).
- Legible copy of social security card.
- FAILURE to upload these required documents could eliminate you from this hiring process
Please be aware of the following requirements:
- Prior to the Physical test, you are required to turn in the Physicians Release Form filled out by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. (These forms will be available prior to the Physical test).
- Must pass the Physical Agility test to proceed in the hiring process.
- Must pass the written test with a score of 70 or above to proceed in the hiring process.
You may choose to order a study guide for the written test at the following link: Candidates passing the physical and written tests will proceed to the Command Staff Assessment. Qualifying candidates will be Interviewed by the Civil Service Board
This position requires some knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures, as well as demonstrated technical skills necessary for the performance of general police duties. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending upon the bureau, division, or unit to which an officer is assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Supervision Required
1. Performs general police duties:
- Patrols to prevent and discover commission of a crime.
- Apprehends and arrests violators of local, state, and federal laws.
- Enforces ordinances of the City of Florence, state, and applicable federal laws.
- Patrol in a manner to promote positive police/community relations.
- Investigates automobile accidents in the City of Florence.
- Responds to calls involving misdemeanor and felony crimes.
- Answers calls on a wide variety of domestic-related disturbances.
- Renders assistance to mentally ill persons.
- Provides assistance to neglected and abused children.
- Conducts preliminary investigations at the scene of crimes. Conducts follow-up investigations as assigned.
- Proficiently administers emergency first aid to persons at crime scenes and accidents. Protects and gathers evidence at crime scenes.
- Locates and questions witnesses and takes statements, as necessary.
- Testifies as a witness in city, state, and federal courts, in both civil and criminal cases.
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- Performs traffic and crowd control at parades, special functions, and sporting events.
- Escorts funeral processions, dignitaries, and moving of buildings.
- Checks and reports on defective streets, obscured lights, signs, and damaged road surfaces of missing facilities which serve to expedite the safe and proper flow of traffic.
- Surveils houses, businesses, etc. where criminal activity may occur.
- Works as an undercover agent, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Training, & License
- All candidates must have a valid Alabama driver's license or be capable of obtaining a valid Alabama driver's license.
- All candidates must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission within the first nine months of employment.
- High school graduate, preferably supplemented by advanced education or some professional work experience.
- Must reside within 30 miles of Florence Police Headquarters.
Required Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to concentrate and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to understand instructions and relay information quickly and accurately.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Ability to handle delicate situations in a discreet manner.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city departments, and the public.
- Ability to pass and maintain the minimum standards required by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
- Additional requirements, such as testing or other assessment criteria, may be established by the Civil Service Board and will be announced on the job posting.
Physical Demands:
- Must meet the minimum physical standards as required by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
- Must pass a psychological evaluation.
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must be capable of performing all job-related duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equipment/Tools Used: Must be capable of operating a computer system, a firearm, two-way radio equipment, and other law enforcement-related equipment.
For similar job postings, applications may be used for up to ninety (90) daysThe City of Florence, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss accommodations with the employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a GED certificate?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a current and valid Alabama driver's license?
03
Are you aware that you must live or be willing to relocate to live within 30 miles of the Florence Police Department for this job?
- Yes
- No
04
Are you currently certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission?
05
If you are not certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training, can you obtain Certification in the first nine months of employment?
06
Do you have any family currently working for the City of Florence? If yes, please list each by name, their department, and the position they hold.
Required Question