Description

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

Job Domains

• Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; patrols commercial and residential areas to maintain the peace and represent the department.
• Patrols and responds to various criminal activities requiring law enforcement intervention, including homicides, sexual assaults, robberies, property crimes, domestic violence, narcotics related crimes, crimes against juveniles, and other criminal activities.
• Responds to traffic accidents and emergency medical scenes; secures the scene, provides assistance, and calls for back-up as required.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and criminal incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders.
• Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.
• Assists stranded 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 and executes warrants.
• Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.
• Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.
• 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 provides assistance to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Skill in operating radar equipment.
• Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Police Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions.  Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, court rulings, constitutional guidelines, training manuals, and department policies and procedures.   These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.  

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied law enforcement duties.  The varied nature of the work and the potential for emergencies contribute to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to protect life and property; to enforce federal, state, and local laws; and to provide support for other department functions as assigned. Successful performance contributes to the detection and deterrence of crime and to the protection of life and property.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, other emergency service providers, court system personnel, attorneys, judges, medical personnel, law enforcement officers from other agencies, victims, witnesses, suspects, school personnel, parents and students, court personnel, and the general public.  
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, interview persons, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching or stooping.  The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons.
• The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, infectious diseases, and life-threatening situations.  The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be at least 19 years of age.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• Certification as a police officer in the state of Alabama (APOSTC) or certification in another state with the ability to obtain APOSTC certification through guidelines.
• An applicant certified in another state must satisfactorily complete the APOST agility course prior to attending a lateral Alabama academy.
• Employees are required to submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Enterprise policy which includes pre-employment and random tests.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City of Enterprise Police Department will administer a polygraph examination and a psychological examination to anyone hired into the police department. Additionally, a general medical exam is required. 

BENEFITS

The City of Enterprise offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time permanent employees that includes retirement, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances and deferred retirement saving plans. For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary within our website or contact the Human Resource Department at (334) 348-2699.