Police Officer (Non POST Certified)

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Hoover is seeking qualified candidates for Police Officer positions in Hoover, Alabama. Responsibilities include preserving public peace, enforcing laws, investigating crimes, making arrests, and providing testimony in court.

Candidates must meet residency and citizenship requirements and be eligible for a City of Hoover Driver's Permit. Applicants will undergo a Physical Agilities/Abilities Test and interview process as part of the selection.

Competenze

• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 21 years of age as of October 29, 2026.
• U.S. Citizen.

Mansioni

• Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.

Conoscenze

Spanish language

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit


• Ability to pass a background check


• High School Diploma or GED

• 21 years of age as of October 29, 2026


• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit


• U.S. Citizen


• Ability to pass a background check


• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and converse in Spanish

Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

In order to be eligible for employment with the Hoover Police Department a candidate must successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test. You can view the Physical Abilities/Agilities requirements at the following website - http//www.apostc.state.al.us. Go to "Forms" on the left side of the page then scroll to bottom of the page to access the Physical Agility Ability Course.

STEP 1

Police Officer Physical Abilities/Agilities Test

Qualified applicants will be required to attend the Physical Agilities test on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 800 a.m.

STEP 2

Police Officer Written Examination

Applicants who pass the Physical Agilities Test will be scheduled to participate in a written examination the same day, scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 130 p.m.

Here is the link to the PO-EL study guide PO-EL Study Guide (Online) - Public Safety Compass

This Guide should help you prepare for the examination.

APOST Certification

Qualified candidates must successfully complete APOST minimum standards, or attain APOST certification, within six months from date of employment with the City of Hoover Police Department.

Police Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements and achieve a passing score on the written examination and physical agilities/abilities test will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Police Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews.