City of Headland Taking Apllication for a Certified Police Officer

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Sep 13 2018 8:37 AM

Headland Police Department

Position Title: Lateral Police Officer 

Position Type: Police

Closing Date: Until Position Filled

Job Description
The Headland Police Department is looking for individuals who are already certified as Alabama Law Enforcement Officers to join our department. Qualified candidates will attend a 1 to 2 week familiarization within The Headland Police Department then be placed directly into the FTO program. APPLICANT MUST ALREADY BE CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
Additional Information
We are seeking women and men who have character and competence and are interested in serving the Headland community. We welcome your interest in our department and wish you luck in the selection process.
Responsibilities: The City of Headland is currently seeking to fill open Police Officer (Investigator) position. Duties include patrolling designated areas of the City to preserve law and order and to prevent the commission of crime, responding to general public service calls, investigating misdemeanor and felony complaints, and enforcing state and municipal laws as well as traffic ordinances. An officer must be able to maintain good working relationships with citizens and actively promote police / community relations. An officer will be required to do a variety of technical and administrative functions that serve the public and the police department. An element of danger is associated with the position and an officer will be subjected to extreme, adverse, and stressful conditions. Work is supervised, but officers must be able to function independently for most of the workday. 
Qualifications: Applicants must be an Alabama Certified Police Officer with ONE year post-graduation experience. Applicants must be in good standing with the Alabama Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Final candidates will be required to pass an extensive background investigation. A physical ability test may be required. 
BENEFITS: 
Health, Dental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, State Retirement 
Minimum Job Requirements
•Age 21
•Education High School Diploma / GED Required
•Experience 1+ years
Applications may picked up in person at Headland Judicial Building 9 Park Street 
Interested Applicants should contact Chief Mark Jones or Captain Scott Langley at 334-693-2222

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