Police Patrol Officer Recruit

About This Role

<strong>$5,000 Hiring Bonus!</strong><br><br>$2,000 Paid after 1 year probationary period<br>$1,500 Paid after completion of year 2<br>$1,500 Paid after completion of year 3&nbsp;<br><br><u><strong>This job requires successful completion of the Physical Agility Test (PAT) and written exam. The PAT and written exam is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026</strong></u><strong>.</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Information for the PAT and a study guide for the written test can be found at</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><u><strong>https:www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us/hiring-procedures/police-officer.</strong></u><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>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.&nbsp;<br><br><em>The job will remain posted until closing <u>OR</u> until a maximum number of applications ha

Requirements

<p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;" data-pasted="true">High school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by APOST or GED required; no previous experience required. &nbsp;Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age or 20 years of age and currently enrolled in the City of Tuscaloosa Cadet Program. &nbsp;Must be a U.S. Citizen. &nbsp;Must be eligible to attend an Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (A.P.O.S.T.C.) academy. &nbsp;Must be eligible to be licensed to carry firearms. Must meet all department and A.P.O.S.T.C. minimum training standards. &nbsp;This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.</p>