Birmingham Police Officer (Special Events)

Job Description:

The Birmingham Police Department is seeking APOSTC-certified law enforcement officers to serve as Part-Time Police Officers for special events. These part-time positions will primarily focus on providing police services for special events within the City of Birmingham, including but not limited to athletic events, concerts, festivals, and other large community-engagement events/activities. Part-time Police Officers are expected to enforce state and federal laws while maintaining a safe and secure environment for participants, citizens, and visitors. Part-Time Police Officers for special events are required to work a minimum of three events per year.

Compensation will be based on experience and may range from $25.33/hour to $37.43/hour.

BENEFITS:
This part-time position is not eligible for health & wellness benefits, paid leave, or retirement pension.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours, primarily working during special events. Shifts may vary based on event schedules and may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Part-time Officers must be able to commit to working a minimum of three (3) special events each year.  Part-time Officers are limited to no more than 29 hours of work within a week. Examples of events are listed below:

• The Magic City Classic

• Birmingham Bowl

• Steel City Jazz Festival

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Veterans Day Parade

• High School Athletic Events

• Events located in Workforce Telestaff

Part-time Police Officer duty uniform and equipment shall be identical to the uniform of the active-duty Birmingham Police Officer. Part-time Police Officers will be issued a Birmingham police radio. Outside agency part-time employees may wear their departmental uniform with approval of their primary employing agency.

As a part-time position, employees do not accrue Regular Employee rights under the Personnel Board of Jefferson County Rules & Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess an active law enforcement officer certification from the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Event Security & Support: Assist with traffic, security, crowd control, access points, and overall safety at special events that occur within the Birmingham city limits (e.g., sporting and athletic events, concerts, festivals, parades, and other large events.

• Enforcement of Laws: Provide full range of police services by enforcing laws and regulations.

• City Facility Security & Support: Provide security support at police facilities, City of Birmingham facilities, and city meetings (i.e., City Council Meetings).

• Patrolling: Conduct foot and vehicle patrols during events and other related activities.

• Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies and calls for service during special events, providing appropriate assistance or coordination of resources.

• Customer Service: Interact professionally with event attendees, workers, and security; providing support and addressing safety concerns.

• Report Writing: Complete reports and maintain documentation as required for incidents that occur during events.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other police officers, security, and event coordinators to ensure the safety and security of all attendees.

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

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