The mission of the APOSTC Law Enforcement Academy in Tuscaloosa is to train law enforcement personnel in accordance with the rules, regulations, and programs of the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; teaching in a disciplined and dynamic training environment; and deliver the curriculum through innovative, experienced and respected instructors. A public servant must contact APOSTC directly. On the APOSTC website, www.apostc.state.al.us, see “Document Repository” and complete the “Official Information Request Form”. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Knowledge of modern policing practices and law enforcement best practices, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. •Knowledge of criminal law, juvenile law and court decisions. • Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules and regulations. •Knowledge of legal proceedings. • Ability to deal firmly and politely with the public. •Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine the right course of action. •Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. • Ability to develop skills in the handling and maintenance of firearms and other regular and special equipment that may be affected.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance. • Ability to create detailed written reports and maintain records. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. • Ability to develop skills in the use and maintenance of regular and special police equipment that may be assigned. • Ability to successfully complete specialized training programs. • Ability to target large groups to make detailed presentations. • Ability to be patient and work with school-aged children. Physical abilities: • See well enough to drive a vehicle, read a weapon, operate safely, and observe or detect suspicious activity. •Hear well enough to communicate by radio, telephone or other transmitter.
• Speak well enough to communicate your importance and address groups of different sizes and testify effectively in a courtroom. • Have enough strength to control individuals in physical confrontations. •Dexterity of limbs, hands and fingers to write and use a wide range of personal protective devices. • Endurance to pass a physical agility test approved by a department police officer to validate physical requirements up to twice a year. • Work requires the ability to communicate, perform tasks without distractions, argue effectively, use effective judgment, maintain alertness and awareness, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and train memory. • Sufficient physical endurance and agility to perform physical activities such as climbing and climbing stairs, running fast, crawling through windows and other spaces, and maintaining this activity for the duration of a pursuit or emergency. • The work requires the ability to perceive and distinguish colors, sounds, tastes, smell, depth and texture. • Must be able to run short distances, climb fences, push a car and other obstacles over a short distance and have the stamina to fire a dry weapon several times after performing these types of physical tasks.
•Physical tolerance to adaptation and performance under adverse and stressful conditions. Any current officer certified by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) can apply for this position. You must attach your Certificate from the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training (APOST) before submitting this application for consideration. It is a general policy that consists of protecting life and property through the application of laws and regulations. The patrol officer is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, the arrest of criminals and, in general, the enforcement of laws and regulations in a particular area or assigned shift. The work is carried out in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Department and established procedures. Sometimes it carries a personal danger. A patrol officer must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion to deal with emergency situations.
Orders and instructions are received from a senior officer who reviews work methods and results through reports and observations, and is generally available to help solve difficult problems. The patrol officer is regularly assigned to a uniformed patrol, but may be assigned to any other assignment approved by the Chief of Police. “If you read this code, everything these protesters are talking about, the rules are already there, the code is already there,” Captain Vaughn explained. Department of Street Crime: • Relieves a corporal and is assigned to special operations. • Responsible for the investigation of vice and narcotics offences. •May be assigned to other crime prevention or law enforcement details if directed by the unit`s regulatory agencies. •Responsible for normal patrol duties when assigned. • Changes the unit`s custodial responsibility with other employees.
• Works the details of community policing and other tasks according to instructions. Every law enforcement officer in Alabama must be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers` Standards and Training Commission or APOSTC. There are ten training academies in Alabama, including the one in Tuscaloosa, headed by Captain Vaughn. Black is currently working with his team to develop unconscious bias training after Sheriff Mark Pettway decided to make the course mandatory for recruits and officers. School Resource Officer (SRO): • Helps keep the school safe and identify areas where school safety can be improved and find ways to improve it. • Provides classroom instruction on various legal and social issues and teaches teachers and parents about these topics whenever you want or need it. • Establish a positive relationship between police and students and staff that contributes to a positive school environment. • Serves as a role model, advisor and confidant of students and must therefore maintain a high level of professionalism in behavior and clothing.
• Builds and maintains a strong relationship between schools, parents and students and the Madison Police Department. • Provides addiction education programs to students at various schools in the city of Madison. • Prepare presentations for parent-teacher organizations; organizes excursions and special programs; Educates parents with students about substance abuse and maintains a link with school staff and parents. • Organizes neighbourhood watch meetings; Discussions on public awareness and relations; and is responsible for the research and development of new ideas and programs that keep the Department informed of trends in this area. Working conditions: • Work is carried out in an office, on the road and in a vehicle. • Due to interaction with the public and children, accessibility to urban goods and evidence space, property protection for residents and businesses (which may include securing and handling valuables, cash and other inventory), a strong background record is required.