Police Officer - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

06/23/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 19

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Police Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, and protecting life and property, by responding to emergency calls and patrolling the City, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and investigating criminal activity. Employees in this job class are exposed to elements of personal danger, and officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise judgment in meeting emergency situations while staying with departmental policies and procedures. Police Officers require substantial knowledge of law enforcement methods and state legal codes in order to perform their primary duties.  Police Officers receive work assignments and instructions from a Police Sergeant who reviews work methods and results through reports, inspections, and observation of results.

By applying to this posting, your application may be made available to the City of Bessemer as well as other agencies (click here for a list of these agencies) operating under the Personnel Board of Jefferson County Merit System for employment consideration.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. Compensation and benefits for the City of Bessemer are presented below.

Pay range: $43,305 to $67,204 annual
• The City provides pay step progression through the above range at a rate of 5% per year, plus any additional cost of living increases pending budget approvals.
• All Police Officer positions are eligible for overtime.

Pay Enhancements & Perks:
• Educational pay enhancement: Candidates with a college degree are eligible for additional pay beyond the amounts presented above (Associate’s degree +5%; Bachelor’s degree +10%)
• Language Pay Enhancement: Bilingual incentives based upon proficiency. (5% to 15% based on proficiency)
• Provides full uniform
• Free gym membership
• Full retirement in 25 years

Paid leave:
• 8 hours paid vacation leave accrued each month
• 8 hours sick accrued each month
* Note: Pay enhancement is based on the current fiscal year approved budget and is not guaranteed to be provided beyond the current fiscal year.

Career Advancement:
A position as a Police Officer provides a rewarding career with a clear path for advancement. With a defined rank structure, you’ll have the opportunity to grow from Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and beyond, ensuring continued professional development, compensation growth, and leadership opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Must meet all of the following AND Option A, B or C below.

• Must have NO felony convictions.

• Must have no convictions in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.

• Must NOT be subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner.

• Must NOT be prohibited by state or federal law from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm.

• Must NOT be required to register as a convicted sex offender.

• Must have an honorable discharge if served in the US Armed Forces.

• Must be a citizen of the United States.

• Must be at least 19 years of age.

• Must have Driver's License.

• Must be in good health and physically fit for the performance of the duties of a law enforcement officer.

Option A:

• Must have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification.

Option B:

• Must possess an earned Associate’s degree from a College or University accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.

Option C:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED AND take and pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment for Law Enforcement Officers.

DUTIES:

Typical job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Conducts administrative and preparatory activities such as inspecting personal equipment and uniform, inspecting video and audio equipment (e.g., body cam, body mic), maintaining firearm and vehicle, and attending roll call.

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