Police Officer (Uncertified)

Police Officer Position

This listing closes on July 30, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer : City of Dothan

Salary : $44,408.00 - $71,032.00 Annually

Location : Dothan, AL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 280-25-04

Department : Police

Opening Date : July 1, 2025

Closing Date : July 30, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Certified Police Officers have the potential to earn up to $54,337.92 annually while assigned to a 7K schedule working 84 hours per pay period and other overtime opportunities would be available as the need arises. Important employment information links are provided below.

Examination process : Examination Process

Application process change : Application Process Change

Download PDF reader : Download PDF reader

Physical agility test video : Physical Agility Test Video

Supplemental pay policy : Supplemental Pay Policy

Advertisement closing date - July 30th, 2025. Physical agility test and written exam scheduled for August 12th, 2025. If you fail any portion of the physical agility test on August 12th, 2025, you may retest in two (2) days on August 14th, 2025. An applicant cannot take the written exam unless they have passed all portions of the physical agility test.

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Major Duties

• 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 criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants, and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Prepares and transports evidence for laboratory analysis.
• 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.
• Transports prisoners.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• Performs the duties of an Investigator as assigned; analyzes crime scenes and collects evidence; interviews or interrogates complainants, witnesses, victims, suspects and informants; obtains and receives signed statements; analyzes criminal activity and evidence to develop leads, identify witnesses and develop informant sources; prepares case files and assists in preparing cases for prosecution; testifies in court.
• Performs the duties of a School Resource Officer as assigned; monitors school facilities and activities to provide security and to detect and deter crime; communicates and assists students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Performs the duties of a Court Bailiff as assigned; provides courtroom security; serves subpoenas, summons, bond forfeiture notices, and other legal paperwork for Municipal Court.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position

Minimum Qualifications

Application / Examination

Physical Agility Test and Written Examination for the position of Police Officer (Uncertified) is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. If you fail any portion of the physical agility test on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, you may retest in two (2) days on Thursday, August 14th, 2025. An applicant cannot take the written exam unless they have passed all portions of the physical agility test. Email notification inviting you to self schedule your slot for the physical agility exam will go out at a later date. You MUST self schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test. No prior training or experience in the job of Police Officer (Uncertified) is assumed of candidates taking this test. The Written Examination for the position of Police Officer (Uncertified) is designed to assess the applicant's ability in the following areas : Observation and Memory Written Communication Reading Comprehension Analytical Ability You will be allowed (2) hours and (10) minutes for completion of the written examination. Once the written exam begins, you will not be allowed to leave the room until you have completed the written exam. NOTE : An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant