Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide protection and security for the citizens of Montgomery. Employees must be Alabama Peace Officers Standards (APOST) certified. Police officers serve as entry-level sworn personnel in one of the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) divisions. Incumbents provide protection through daily patrol, traffic, investigation, and communication efforts. Work also entails responding to emergency incidents, participating in narcotics undercover operations, and securing crime scenes. Incumbents document in writing events and procedures of an important nature and may present that information in a court of law. Police officers are typically supervised by Sergeants and must respond and report through the chain of command.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or G.E.D., certificate and completion of Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission's minimum standards training with a current CEU standard.NOTE:� Qualifying education, training,and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities toperform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:� Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Alabama Driver’s License prior to employment.� An employee’s assignment may require him/her to work first, second, or third shift.� The employee may also be required to work weekends and holidays.��

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill existing and future vacancies. The current vacancies is with the City of Montgomery Police Department.�Applicants will be screened and qualified based on the education and experience on their application.� For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.��Complete an online application by visiting�Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.