POLICE OFFICER - Mobile County Personnel Board : Job Details

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Mobile County, ALJob Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/SupernumeraryJob Number: #36115-0823Department: Mobile Civil ServiceOpening Date: 10/03/2023Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral Information This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Applicants currently certifiedas a Peace Officer by the Alabama Peace Officer's Standards Training Commission (APOST) must attach their APOST Certificate or Alabama Police Academy diploma before their application can be processed. Click here for details regarding APOST certification.All other applicants must complete aPhysical Agility/Ability Test. Applicants who complete the PAAT will be provided a form that they must attach to this application before their application can be processed. Click here for details regarding the Physical Ability/Agility Test.The PAAT test will be administered at the Mobile Police Department Training Academy at 1251 Virginia Street, Mobile Al, 36604. No appointment is necessary, the PAAT will be administered at 0900 hours every Tuesday*** (except for holidays) and at 0900 hours on the following Saturdays*:January 13, 2024March 9, 2024March 23, 2024April 13, 2024May 18, 2024**June 15, 2024July 13, 2024August 10, 2024September 14, 2024October 12, 2024November 9, 2024December 14, 2024*All dates Amended 12/28/2023**Date Amended 5/7/24*** The Physical Agility/Ability test administration scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, has been canceled due to weather.Applicants should show up with their driver's license at least 30 minutes early to complete paperwork before the test.Local law enforcement agencies will check all applicants' backgrounds and criminal history, and applicants are subject to disqualification based on those findings. Additional areas other than those indicated can result in disqualification based on a complete evaluation of the information submitted. In addition, all applicants must meet State of Alabama requirements for fitness.The Basic Ability Test (BAT) is required for admission to the Police Academy, except for those applicants who have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification or those who possess an earned associate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent. See Rule for additional information. Possession of a valid ACT WorkKeys Assessment Certificate is not a requirement for submission of this application.JurisdictionAnnual Salary RangeCity of Mobile$51,402 - $82,174**City of Prichard$35,664 - $55,320City of Chickasaw$40,296 - $62,520*City of Saraland$41,470 - $66,296*City of Citronelle$39,973 - $63,902City of Bayou La Batre$33,738 - $53,936City of Satsuma$38,507 - $61,560*Town of Mt Vernon$41,602 - $66,508***City of Creola$38,507 - $61,560**Amended 8/28/24**Effective 10/05/24***Amended 11/19/24 Requirements Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation 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 criminal justice or law enforcement, and preferably some experience dealing with the public under varying circumstances; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.Special RequirementMust possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must be 20 years of age - except for assignment to the City of Satsuma which requires 21 years of age or the City of Mobile which requires 19 years of age. May be required to have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a sworn law enforcement officer. No maximum age limit. Description For details, please see Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, email should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. 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. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-###-####. Adam Bourne, Personnel DirectorThe agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a U.S. citizen?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

05 Are you certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards Training Commission as a Peace Officer?

• No
• Yes
• No, but I am Certified as a Peace officer by another state's equivalent POST agency as a Peace Officer
• Yes, but I have a lapse in service greater than 24 months

06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working in a paramilitary or military organization, such as a law enforcement agency, a fire/rescue service department, a corrections or detentions facility, or the United States armed services.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

07 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have patrolling in a designated area on foot or in a vehicle to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have responding to calls and complaints involving fire/medical emergencies, or misdemeanor/felony crimes.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

09 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with the public, providing customer service.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

10 Provide complete and detailed information regarding any law enforcement, security, fire service, or military experience you may have.In your response, include the name of the employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year), and number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any such experience, enter None. 11 Have you ever been fired, discharged or forced to resign from any job? If yes, provide details, including the date, name of the employer and reason. If no, enter No. 12 Have you ever bought, sold or used illegal drugs? If yes, provide details, to include the following specifics: a) the type and name of illegal drugs used, b) the time period when you used these drugs (duration), c) and the last time (in MM/YYYY FORMAT) you used illegal drugs. If not, enter No in the space below. 13 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? If yes, provide complete details of each conviction, including the type of conviction (misdemeanor or felony), charge, city and state, dates, and action taken. If you have no convictions, enter No. 14 Are you under any charges at this time?If yes, include date, charge, and action pending. If no, enter No. 15 Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence? If yes, provide complete details.If no, enter No. 16 Are you on any type of probation, including good behavior at this time? If yes, provide complete details regarding conviction, reason for probation and type of probation.If no, enter No. 17 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

• I am not a veteran.
• I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
• I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

18 Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter None in the blank space below. 19 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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