Police Officer - Protect & Serve Your Community

City of Hoover; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover in Alabama seeks a Police Officer to protect life and property, enforce laws, investigate incidents, and provide testimony in court. The position involves traffic surveys, school and community support, and public relations activities.

Candidates must meet minimum age and citizenship requirements and obtain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit. Applicants must complete a multi-step employment process, including an agility test and written exam, with certification and final evaluation

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes.
• Protect life and property, enforce laws and ordinances, investigate crimes and accidents, make arrests.
• Provide credible testimony in courts, conduct traffic surveys, assist in school and community functions, and manage public relations.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Hoover in Alabama seeks a Police Officer to protect life and property, enforce laws, investigate incidents, and provide testimony in court. The position involves traffic surveys, school and community support, and public relations activities.

Candidates must meet minimum age and citizenship requirements and obtain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit. Applicants must complete a multi-step employment process, including an agility test and written exam, with certification and final evaluation