Police Officer - Protect, Serve & Enforce (Bilingual Preferred)

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.