Police Patrol Officer, Recruit

City of Tuscaloosa, AL•Tuscaloosa, AL

48d

About The Position

$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 requires successful completion of the Physical Agility Test (PAT) and written exam. The PAT and written exam is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025. Information for the PAT and a study guide for the written test can be found at https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/police-officer. If you meet the minimum qualifications and your application is accepted, you will receive an email with the time, date, and location for the PAT and written exam. The PAT will be given in the morning and the written exam in the afternoon. A complete application is required in order to participate in the PAT and sit for the written exam. You must pass the PAT in the morning to be able to take the written test in the afternoon. The job will remain posted until closing date OR until a maximum number of applications have been received. You will be mailed or emailed more information regarding the PAT and written exam after the job closes for receipt of applications and afteracceptance of your application. This is the first step in the selection process that establishes/updates the hiring list. The purpose of this classification is to prepare for the duties of a sworn City of Tuscaloosa Police Patrol Officer by attending required department training and participating in and assisting sworn City of Tuscaloosa Police Patrol Officers with various aspects of police operations.

Requirements

High school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by APOST 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 be eligible to attend an Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (A.P.O.S.T.C.) academy
Must be eligible to be licensed to carry firearms
Must meet all department and A.P.O.S.T.C. minimum training standards
This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Responsibilities

Attends department training in applicable state and federal laws, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations; participates in physical training, arrest procedures, firearms use and safety; learns to use tools required for performance of duties.
Learns and studies departmental policies and procedures within an assigned unit of the department; becomes familiar with different officer assignments in the Police Department.
Maintains current department policy and procedures manual, city and state code manuals, employee handbooks, various maps, and related material for reference and/or review.
Meets minimum requirements for written examinations, firearms qualifications, and driving skills.
Maintains assigned equipment, specifically: motor vehicles, first aid supplies, and equipment used in the performance of duties; follows safety procedures, requests service and/or repairs, ensures cleanliness and optimal operation of equipment.
Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments; attends shift meetings.
Completes/prepares forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position; researches and locates records; maintains administrative records and files.
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone or in person from the general public, employees, superiors, and individuals if appropriate.
Exchanges information with dispatchers, attorneys, court personnel, medical professionals, and other departments and agencies.
Recommends and supports policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Police Department.
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in daily activities.
Maintains good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Meets regular attendance requirements.
May be required to be on twenty-four hour call and/or regularly work on various shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as deemed necessary.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as required.