Police Officer/ Deputy Sheriff
$44k/y-$81k/y
Personnel Board of Jefferson County2 days ago
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Summary
Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking a Police Officer/ Deputy Sheriff to join their team in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area. The role involves maintaining law and order, responding to emergency calls, patrolling the city, enforcing laws, and investigating criminal activity.
About the Role
As a Police Officer/ Deputy Sheriff, you will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting patrols, enforcing criminal and traffic laws, managing crime scenes, investigating incidents, apprehending suspects, and engaging with the community. You will work under the supervision of a Police or Sheriff Sergeant and must be able to act independently in emergency situations while adhering to departmental policies.
About You
Required:
- Must have NO felony convictions.
- Must have no convictions in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.
- Must NOT be subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner.
- Must NOT be prohibited by state or federal law from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm.
- Must NOT be required to register as a convicted sex offender.
- Must have an honorable discharge if served in the US Armed Forces.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Must have Driver's License.
- Must be in good health and physically fit for the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.
Preferred:
- Must have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification.
- Must possess an earned Associate’s degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND take and pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment for Law Enforcement Officers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages including medical and dental insurance.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension).
- Generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave.
Personnel Board of Jefferson County
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Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area