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CITY OF FOLEY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE LATERAL CERTIFED PATROL OFFICER Are you a sworn Officer looking for something different? Foley Police Department is that place. Foley Police Department serves a community of roughly 22,000 citizens. We are located just 10 miles from the Beautiful Alabama Beaches and are looking for certified officers like you!
Foley Police Department's mission is to provide a police service we are proud of. We practice maximum effort, and we are polite, professional, and productive. Our vision is to be the best trained, best equipped, best-performing police department that serves with excellence. We offer outstanding benefits and competitive pay.
Area schools and recreational opportunities make this a great place to live or raise a family. Our police department embraces the support of our citizens, local businesses, and elected officials. Join us as we embark on this growth and development together.
The Foley Police Department features many specialized details that play a critical role in the overall effectiveness of the Department, including:
Patrol K-9, SWAT, Code Enforcement, Accident Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigations, School Resource Officer, Community Service Unit
Starting salary is $52,577.00 annually ($24.07 an hour) with excellent benefits including paid health, dental and life insurance, 25-year retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, and annual merit raises based on performance. We work 12-hour day or night shifts with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off! We provide quality training, work with state of the art equipment, and there are opportunities for career advancement! A successful applicant must pass a psychological examination, drug test, a full driving and criminal background check, and a polygraph examination.
Examples of Work: - Patrols designated areas or sectors of the city to deter illegal activities and identify criminal activity in order to preserve the safety and security of individuals, buildings and neighborhoods
- Makes security checks on residential and commercial property
- Responds to all dispatch calls and investigates citizen complaints and reports of breaches of the peace including crimes in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, and accidents
- Performs investigations of crimes by: interviewing witnesses, complaints and victims to obtain facts and circumstances of incidents; gathering physical evidence and photographing crime scenes
- Enforces City and State laws
- Prepares, processes and transmits reports including: incident reports, non-criminal reports; booking reports; accident reports; witness statements; and traffic citations
- Maintains excellent community and police relationships
Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma or its equivalent
- MUST be Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards & Training Commission (APOSTC) Certified
- Must hold a valid Drivers’ License
- Successful applicant must be able to complete a physical agility obstacle course and be able to work shift work
The City of Foley is an equal opportunity employer Closing Date/Time: 2024-06-20
