Police Officer

Police Officer

Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls, providing assistance, serving warrants of arrest, completing reports, preparing court testimony and testifying as needed, transporting prisoners, maintaining positive relationship with citizens.

Qualifications Required :

Must be minimum 21 years of age (Limited number of Cadet positions available for individuals ages 18-20); must possess valid driver's license and social security card; must successfully complete the in-house 12-week Recruit Training Program; must successfully complete the Alabama Police Academy within six months of employment; must pass required pre-employment testing; must not have any convictions of the following crimes : felony, DUI (within last 5 years), domestic violence or excessive traffic violations; must be able to work flexible hours; must be able to communicate and interact with individuals of various races, educational levels and social groups; must exercise courtesy, diplomacy and tact in performance of duties; must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Tattoos are allowed (with the exception of hands, neck, and face).

Physical Qualifications Required :

Must be able to distinguish colors; must meet physical requirements mandated by the APOSTC; must hear well enough to operate a two-way radio and communicate over telephone; must be agile enough to climb stairs, ladders, fences, etc., must be dexterous enough to use hands and fingers to write, grasp weapon(s), handcuffs, pull trigger, etc., must be strong enough to lift up to 165 pounds.

Qualifications Preferred :

Applicant APOSTC (Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission) certified preferred.

Documents Required :

• Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma / GED
• Birth Certificate
• DD214 if applicable

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee's department head.) Applications can be found online or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department : 1200 8th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 Ph : 334 448-2706. Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application.