Come explore the opportunities we have to offer and set yourself apart.

The City of Pelham is currently accepting applications and resumes for the full-time position of certified APOST
police officer. You will help guide our citizens, business owners, and patrons and show them they will always
have a police department committed to being ethically and morally responsible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Possess a high school diploma.
• Accredited College/University degree is preferred.
• Possession of valid Alabama driver’s license.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Must be able to maintain authority to carry pistol or firearm used by police officers.
• Good character and integrity are expected due authority to use ACJIC and NCIC.

BENEFITS:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Health & Dental: Bi-weekly Coverage-$25.43 Single/$186.50 Family.
• RSA State Retirement: Tier 1.
• Pay Scale: $55,429.92-$75,413.52 (based on 2-year minimum experience and other related experience)
• Twelve-hour shifts: Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-off days.
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) days of Holiday, One (1) day of Personal time.
• Community Support and Involvement: Special Olympics and Explorer Program.
• Specialty Units: Traffic Division, Evidence Technician, Emergency Services Unit, Bicycle Patrol.
  

resumes may be emailed to HR@pelhamalabama.gov or mailed to City of Pelham-Human Resources
Department, P. O. Box 1419, Pelham, AL 35124 no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2023.

• POST graduation number and overall academy scores, along with college/university grade point average

• Satisfactorily complete written background packet followed by panel interview.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• If offered a conditional offer of employment, must pass a psychological assessment and pre-employment

drug screen.