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City of Alabaster

Police Officer - Non Certified Testing

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $24–$27.37/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Alabaster, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$61,509 / year median in Alabama

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Job Description

Alabaster Police Department Non-Certified Police Candidate Testing

Candidates must qualify to attend APOST academy for consideration
See Special Instructions Below
$24.

82 per hour starting pay as a recruit $27.37 per hour after completion of APOST academy 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!

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

See important special instructions below on application requirements
Non-Certified candidate testing will be held 9.

18.2026 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 an offer of a position.

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.