Police Officer Non-Certified Testing

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

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!

* See important special instructions below on application requirements*

• 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

* Non-Certified candidate testing will be held 1.5.2026 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.

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.