Police Officer- Lateral Hire
Department: Police Department
Position Type: Standing Application
VACANCY ID# 2023- Lateral
POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE
6/1/2023 Until Filled
JOB TITLE Police Officer- Lateral Hire
DEPARTMENT 021/Police Officer
STATUS Full-time
SALARY GRADE
* The City of Decatur compensation plan is based on an 18-step progression system. The following reflects the entry level potential in the assigned grade/range.
**A starting salary above the minimum point of the assigned range may be considered commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with the City’s pay administration policies**
The starting annual salary in the pay range (paid biweekly) for this position is:
$49,358.80
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state and local law and the protection of life and property.
• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service duties, stranded motorists, and others.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists motorists.
• Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Serves court orders.
*Job description available upon request or at our website – www.cityofdecatural.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent GED.
• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Possession of valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama.
• Currently Certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standard and Training Commission
HOW TO APPLY
** The City of Decatur is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other protected status.
Employment Applications are available on the City’s website at www.cityofdecatural.com, or from the Human Resources Department at City Hall-2nd Floor Tower, 402 Lee St NE, Decatur, AL 35602.
Completed employment application, with current resume (if available), must be returned to the City of Decatur Human Resources Department by the posting closing date.
May be delivered in person or:
Mailed to: P. O. Box 1984, Decatur, AL 35602
Emailed to: employment@decatur-al.gov
Faxed to: (256) 341-4895
The Human Resources Department may be contacted at (256) 341-4890
**Due to the volume of responses received, we will not be able to provide a status of consideration. Candidates who have been selected for the next step in the review process will be notified.
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