Police Officer Recruit ($5k Hiring Incentive!) Tuscaloosa Police Department - 3.3 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details Full-time $57,324.51 - $81,503.82 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Arrest procedures High school diploma or GED Driver's License Patrolling Basic firearms training Full Job Description Police Officer - Recruit $5,000 incentive Start a career with purpose. No law enforcement experience required. We train you. Why Tuscaloosa PD Starting pay $57,324/year, up to $81,503 with time and rank $5,000 incentive: $2,000 after year 1, $1,500 after year 2, $1,500 after year 3 Paid, structured training through the

A.P.O.S.T.C.

academy Full City of Tuscaloosa benefits Real advancement, real impact, in a growing community What You'll Do Complete state-certified training in law, arrest procedures, and firearms Train alongside sworn officers across patrol and department operations Respond to calls, assist the public, and support daily police work Prepare reports, maintain equipment, and keep certifications current What You Need High school diploma or GED (APOST-recognized) At least 21 (or 20 and enrolled in the City Cadet Program) U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license Eligible for

A.P.O.S.T.C.

academy and firearms licensing Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (safety-sensitive role) Selection Process Must pass the PAT to sit for the written exam Study guide and PAT details: tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/police-officer

Pay:

$57,324.51 - $81,503.82 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person