Police Patrol Officer - Lateral Transfer

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Tuscaloosa; Alabama; On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

City of Tuscaloosa is seeking certified law enforcement officers. Starting pay ranges from $59,124.53 to $73,838.44, with a $5,000 hiring bonus paid in installments after probation and milestones. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, have a valid driver’s license, and meet APOS T certification requirements. No prior experience required beyond certification; position is safety-sensitive with drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must pass and maintain APOS T certification requirements as a law enforcement officer.
• Must possess a valid firearm license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug screens.

Skills

APOST certification

Firearm license

U.S. citizenship

Driver's license

Age 21+

Passed drug screen

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!

• $2,000 Paid after 1 year probationary period
• $1,500 Paid after completion of year 2
• $1,500 Paid after completion of year 3

This job announcement is intended only for those applicants currently APOST and or out of state certified Officers.

Starting pay compensation will be dependent on verification of years of certified law enforcement experience ($59,124.53 - $73,838.44).

The purposeHigh school diploma or GED required; no previous experience required. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must pass and maintain current Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (A.P.O.S.T.C.) certification requirements as a law enforcement officer. Must be licensed and qualified to operate a firearm. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.