Hoover, Alabama, United States · On-site
$60k–$93k/yr
Qualifications 21 years of age as of August 13, 2026; Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit; U.S. Citizen; Ability to pass a background check; High…
Skills: Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Public Relations, Investigation, Spanish Proficiency
Hoover, Alabama, United States · On-site
$70k–$126k/yr
Overview Hiring Range: $69,950.40 - $93,724.80 Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience. Qualifications Masters Degree or higher in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, public administration, pu…
Skills: Behavioral Health Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Assessment, Case Management, Substance Abuse Treatment
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Perform law enforcement duties to preserve public peace, prevent crimes, and protect life and property. Responsibilities include investigating accidents, making arrests, and providing testimony in court.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Applicants must pass physical agility and written tests and obtain APOST certification within six months of employment.
Performs a variety of law enforcement duties in the preservation of public peace and prevention of crimes, including protecting life and property, enforcing all laws and ordinances, investigating crimes and accidents, making arrests, providing credible testimony in various courts, conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas, assisting in school and community functions, as well as, public relations activities, and other cases as assigned.
In order to be eligible for employment with the Hoover Police Department a candidate must successfully complete the Physical Agilities/Abilities Test. You can view the Physical Abilities/Agilities requirements at the following website - http://www.apostc.state.al.us. Go to "Forms" on the left side of the page then scroll to bottom of the page to access the Physical Agility Ability Course.
Qualified applicants will be required to attend the Physical Agilities test on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Police Officer Written Examination:Applicants who pass the Physical Agilities Test will be scheduled to participate in a written examination the same day, scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Here is the link to the PO-EL study guide: PO-EL Study Guide (Online) – Public Safety Compass
This Guide should help you prepare for the examination.
APOST Certification:Qualified candidates must successfully complete APOST minimum standards, or attain APOST certification, within six months from date of employment with the City of Hoover Police Department. Please do not attach any documents other than cover letters, resumes or military form DD214.
Police Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements and achieve a passing score on the written examination and physical agilities/abilities test will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Police Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews.
The City of Hoover employs over 750 people in many areas to include but not limited to the following: Public Works, Fire, Police, Library and Parks & Recreation. As the employer of the 6th largest city in Alabama, we place a strong emphasis on superior customer service and providing excellent employee benefits to our employees that are second to none. It is an honor and privilege to serve our growing city of more than 85,000 residents, for we know without our citizens, there is no us.
Offices: 100 Municipal Ln, Birmingham, Alabama 35216, US
The City of Hoover employs over 750 people in many areas to include but not limited to the following: Public Works, Fire, Police, Library and Parks & Recreation. As the employer of the 6th largest city in Alabama, we place a strong emphasis on superior customer service and providing excellent employee benefits to our employees that are second to none. It is an honor and privilege to serve our growing city of more than 85,000 residents, for we know without our citizens, there is no us.
Offices: 100 Municipal Ln, Birmingham, Alabama 35216, US
