This is responsible work involving the performance of general law enforcement duties and conducting responsible criminal investigations, and/or supervising and training new officers in the field.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVAILABILITY OF

COMPUTERS AND SCANNERS

Computer stations available in the lobby are currently limited in order to maintain social distancing and will be cleaned at the end of each use.

Please also note that our lobby has limited capacity in order to maintain social distancing. No more than one person may accompany those using the computers and both parties must remain in the individual kiosk area assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably supplemented by college level course work in law enforcement, and a minimum of two years' experience at the level of Police Officer; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: Good knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances; good knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department; good knowledge of modern police methods and procedures; good knowledge of the geography of the City and the locations of important buildings; good knowledge of first aid principles and practices and skill in their application; good knowledge and ability in the use of firearms; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports; ability to organize and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Performs routine and general police duties as assigned; assists the supervising sergeant in the performance of his assignments and appears in court to give evidence and testimony; oversees the activities of a shift of personnel as assigned; interviews victims and witnesses and takes statements from same; interrogates suspects; investigates crime and criminal acts at the crime scene to include identifying and preserving evidence, making diagrams of crime scenes, lifting latent prints, and recording all necessary data for later use; administers first aid as preliminary treatment for injury or illness; conducts and oversees the detection, apprehension and prosecution of violators engaged in criminal activity to include illicit narcotic traffic; initiates, plans, and coordinates underage drinking compliance activities as assigned; administers the enforcement of the Alabama Community Notification Act as assigned; participates in crime prevention and community awareness activities as assigned; conducts investigations related to Homeland Security as assigned; serves as field training officer for rookie police officers; insures that warrants are obtained and signed as required; responds to emergency complaints where life and property may be threatened; enforces local, state and federal laws; prepares cases for presentation to District Attorney's Office; testifies in court relative to criminal proceedings; prepares and makes written and oral reports; provides administrative support for department operations; responds to after-hours emergencies; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class is responsible for investigating crime and criminal activity and conducting responsible law enforcement work such as patrolling to prevent and detect criminal activity. Work is performed under the supervision of a Police Sergeant or other superior officer and the incumbent may assume the duties of a Police Sergeant in his or her absence. A Police Corporal may be assigned to assist in training rookie police officers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS

NOTICE:

Documents are not automatically attached to your JobOpps account (profile). You must select and attach required documents to every application through the attachments tab on the application screen when you are applying.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board JobOpps site.

Paper applications will not be accepted and will be returned.

An email address is required for all applications. For information on obtaining an email address, visit the FAQs link (Download PDF reader) on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org. The Mobile County Personnel Board does not endorse any particular provider.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Errors, omissions and inaccurate information on the application will be construed as an incomplete application and will result in rejection of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given to each and every question and every attempt made to answer each correctly.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

Applications must be complete and all required or supplemental documents (college transcripts, driver’s license, and/or certifications) must be attached at the time of submitting the application. See the job posting and the supplemental questions for required documents for each job posting.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office

at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

College transcripts, where required or otherwise to be considered, must be attached as part of completing an application. Grade reports, computer downloads of grades, and diplomas are not transcripts and will not be considered. Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the educational institution. See the College Transcript Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org for additional information and requirements regarding educational transcripts.

OPEN TO: All who meet the requirements as set forth in the job posting and who may lawfully be appointed to a position. Applicants for sworn law enforcement positions must be U.S. citizens.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: Unless otherwise stated in the job posting or supplemental questions, there are no residence requirements in order to apply. Applicants must bear all expenses incurred in reporting for testing or appointment. Upon appointment, the law gives the right to each Appointing Authority (Employer) to fix any further legal requirements regarding residence.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION: The completed application should be returned as soon as possible. In the event of tied scores, Rule 8.1 dictates that ties will be broken by the order in which applications are filed. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time specified on the job posting.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: For complete information on Veterans Preference points on an open competitive application, view the Veterans Information (Download PDF reader) link on the Job Opportunities page at www.personnelboard.org.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

The Mobile County Personnel Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants summoned for interview. In such instances, a preliminary appraisal of qualifications, as indicated by the completed application, will be utilized as a guide in the selection of candidates to be summoned.

Aid and assistance in the examination procedure is available for the visually or otherwise disabled. Assistance may be requested by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

A “Practice Test Seminar” is held in the Personnel Department Office, 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. The purpose of these seminars is to acquaint applicants or interested citizens with design format and procedures utilized by the department in its administration of written test selection devices. Inasmuch as testing facilities are limited, the seminars will be on a first come, first served basis, as long as space remains available.

NOTICE: The continuing eligibility for appointment of those who secure a place on the eligible list is subject to future changes in specifications.

DR. DARRYL STARK, INTERIM DIRECTOR

THE AGENCIES WE SERVE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS