Posting number: #36115-0823
Department: Multiple Agencies
Job classification: POLICE OFFICER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Safety, Miscellaneous, Safety, Dispatch
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. Click here for details regarding APOST certification.
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. Click here for details regarding the Physical Ability/Agility Test.
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 on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (except for holidays), and at 0900 hours on the second Saturday of each month.*
*The PAAT test scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
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. Additional areas other than those indicated can result in disqualification based on a complete evaluation of the information submitted. 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. See Rule 650-X-2-.03 Education Requirement for additional information. Possession of a valid ACT WorkKeys Assessment Certificate is not a requirement for submission of this application.
JurisdictionAnnual Salary RangeCity of Mobile
$51,402 - $64,174
City of Prichard
$35,664 - $43,344
City of Chickasaw
$41,280 - $50,184
City of Saraland
$43,569 - $54,412City of Citronelle
$41,372 - $51,668
City of Bayou La Batre
$37,240 - $46,508
City of Satsuma
$40,458^ - $50,526
Town of Mt Vernon
$41,602 - $51,956
City of Creola
$39,471 - $49,294
^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.
For details, please see Class Specifications | Police Officer | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
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 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Personnel Director
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Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
