Police Officer (Non POST Certified)

Hoover; Hoover, Northern (AL, KY); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hoover Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer candidates to perform a range of law enforcement duties aimed at preserving the public peace and safety in Hoover, Alabama.

Minimum requirements include being 21+, possessing a valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to pass a background check; a high school diploma or GED is required, with Spanish language skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes.
• Protects life and property, enforces laws and ordinances, investigates crimes and accidents, makes arrests.
• Provides credible testimony in courts and conducts traffic surveys to identify problem areas.
• Participates in school and community functions, public relations activities, and other assigned cases.

Connaissances

Spanish language

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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.

Supplemental Information

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 8:00 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 1:30 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.