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Police Officer

This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Applicants currently certified as a Peace Officer by the Alabama Peace Officer's Standards Training Commission (APOST) must attach their APOST Certificate or Alabama Police Academy diploma before their application can be processed. All other applicants must complete a Physical Agility/Ability Test. Applicants who complete the PAAT will be provided a form that they must attach to this application before their application can be processed. The PAAT test will be administered at the Mobile Police Department Training Academy at 1251 Virginia Street, Mobile Al, 36604. No appointment is necessary, the PAAT will be administered at 0900 hours every Tuesday (except for holidays) and at 0900 hours on the following Saturdays: January 10, 2026 February 28, 2026 March 14, 2026 April 11, 2026 May 9, 2026 June 13, 2026 July 11, 2026 August 8, 2026 September 12, 2026 October 10, 2026 November 14, 2026 December 12, 2026. Applicants should show up with their driver's license at least 30 minutes early to complete paperwork before the test. Local law enforcement agencies will check all applicants' backgrounds and criminal history, and applicants are subject to disqualification based on those findings. In addition, all applicants must meet State of Alabama requirements for fitness. The Basic Ability Test (BAT) is required for admission to the Police Academy, except for those applicants who have been previously APOSTC certified and who are required to complete the Refresher training for reinstatement of their Certification or those who possess an earned associate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), or its regional equivalent.

Jurisdiction - Annual Salary Range

City of Mobile - $51,402 - $82,174

City of Prichard - $35,664 - $55,320

City of Chickasaw - $41,280 - $64,044*

City of Saraland - $42,507 - $67,953*****

City of Citronelle - $41,372 - $66,139***

City of Bayou La Batre - $37,240 - $59,535**

City of Satsuma - $40,458^ - $64,678**

Town of Mt Vernon - $41,602 - $66,508

City of Creola - $39,471 - $63,100****

*Amended 1/3/25 **Amended 5/23/25 ***Amended 6/12/25 ****Amended 7/22/25 *****Amended 8/18/25 ^City of Satsuma - a 5% incentive pay increase is available to Police Officers who have completed their basic APOSTC training.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably supplemented by college level course work in criminal justice or law enforcement, and preferably some experience dealing with the public under varying circumstances; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must be 20 years of age - except for assignment to the City of Satsuma which requires 21 years of age or the City of Mobile which requires 19 years of age. May be required to have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a sworn law enforcement officer. No maximum age limit.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

Retirement plans

Employee Credit Union

Promotion by competitive exam

Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs