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Police Officer (Grade 14/8)

City of Huntsville · Huntsville, AL · 2 mo ago
Management$65k/yrFull-time

Nature of Work

This 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.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience

  • High 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.
  • In addition to possession of a valid high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, the Basic Ability Test (BAT) is required of all applicants, except those applicants who have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification, or, those applicants possessing an earned Associate's Degree or higher Degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.
  • Individuals who are required to test the ACT WorkKeys Assessment, adopted as the official Basic Ability Test (BAT) for law enforcement, may test at any Alabama Community College within the State. The ACT WorkKeys Assessment is available nationwide. A fee of $45, payable to the community college, is required prior to testing. Should an applicant fail any segment of the three-segment test, the applicant is allowed to re-take that segment for an additional fee.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License; minimum of 20 years of age provided applicant turns 21 years of age prior to Police Academy graduation; 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

  • Must meet specific requirements as stipulated by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and other legal criteria as required.
  • Must meet all APOSTC Administrative requirements as set forth in Chapter 2 (650-X-2) “Required Standards for Appointees as Law Enforcement Officers and for Applicants for Certification as Law Enforcement Officers”;
  • Must meet all APOSTC Administrative requirements as set forth in Chapter 4 (650-X-4) “Certification of Law Enforcement Officers.”
  • APOSTC Administrative Code rules and website are subject to change.
  • Must pass Huntsville Police Academy curriculum as specified by the Chief of Police or his designee.

Polygraph

After the background is complete, all applicants chosen to continue in the hiring process will be given a polygraph examination.

Psychological Examination

A psychological examination will be administered to those applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. A minimum score of 70% on the written psychological exam and recommendation for employment by the examining professional must be obtained for further consideration in the hiring process.

Benefits

  • The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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