City of Alabaster

Police Officer - (Non-Certified) Testing

Police - Alabaster, AL - Full Time

Alabaster Police Department

Non-Certified Police Candidate Testing

*Candidates must qualify to attend APOST academy for consideration  *
* See Special Instructions Below *

$24.10 per hour starting pay

Join our team of professionals and serve alongside one of Alabama's best law enforcement agencies.  The Alabaster Police Department is seeking elite candidates with a strong desire to protect and serve the community!

*See important special instructions below on application requirements*

Exceptional Benefits:

  • 12 hour shifts - 84 hour pay periods
  • Off every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • 13 paid leave days per year, plus vacation and sick time
  • The ability to enroll your children in Alabaster City Schools even if you live outside the city
  • Tier 1 Retirement Systems of Alabama benefits at retirement
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama medical, dental and vision insurance (90% premium paid by City) City paid life insurance and other supplemental plans
  • Retiree insurance paid by the city (65% - 75% depending on service years)
  • Take home vehicle and $900 annual uniform allowance
  • State-of-the-art new police station 

Application Special Instructions

*Non-Certified candidate testing will be held 6.3.2025 at 8:00 am - APD building located at 100 11th Ave Southwest, Alabaster 35007 to include a Written Test (all candidates regardless of education background) takes a basic written test and must make a 70 or higher to progress to the Physical Agility Test on the same day.  Closed toed shoes required.

* APOST adopted the Basic Abilities Test (Work Keys Assessment) for all candidates that do not hold an associate degree or higher .

-Non-Certified candidates that do not hold an associate degree or higher degree, must register at:  Jeffstate.edu to sit for the work keys assessment prior to the application deadline. Failure to upload certification or present the day of testing will lead to disqualification. 

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TO APPLY:    Please review the full job announcement and all application instructions before submitting an application.  HR will send a confirmation email one week prior to testing to confirm receipt of required documentation. 

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