Police Officer (UNCERTIFIED)

CITY OF DOTHAN

Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street

Dothan, AL 36303

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Police Officer (Uncertified)

SALARY

$45,302.40 - $72,467.20 Annually

• CLOSING DATE :3/31/2027

Certified Police Officers have the potential to earn up to $55,429.92 annually while assigned to a 7K schedule working 84 hours per pay period and other overtime opportunities would be available as the need arises.

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Graduation from an accredited* standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and (Act No. 71-156, 3rd Sp. Sess., 1971 AL Legislature.) Please see APOST Administrative Code - Rule 650-X-2-.03 (Education Requirement) for specific requirements.

Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in a job specific/related field is preferred.

Recent Law Enforcement experience as an Apprentice, Intern, Trainee, or Public Safety Associate preferred.

Recent experience with a Law Enforcement Agency (Ex. Animal Control, Corrections/ Detention, Emergency Communications, or other division) preferred.

• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Condition(s) Of Employment/Promotion/Transfer

The City of Dothan's Police Department will administer a polygraph examination to anyone hired/promoted/transferred into the Police Department. The examination will be a question and answer test that covers areas of your background, including but not limited to your employment application, employment history, and involvement in criminal activity, such as thefts and domestic violence, drug usage and participation in the distribution of illegal and legal prescription medications.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01).

Applicant must be at least 19 years of age.

The applicant must meet the minimum standards for law enforcement officers as established by Alabama Law (Act No. 71-156, 3rd Sp. Sess., 1971 AL Legislature.).

Applicants certified in another state (other than Alabama) must satisfactorily complete the APOST agility course prior to attending a lateral Alabama academy.

An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).

Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Physical Agility Test and Written examination for the position of Police Officer is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

If you fail any portion of the physical agility test on August 25, 2026, you may retest in two (2) days on August 27, 2026. An applicant cannot take the written exam unless they have passed all portions of the physical agility test .

Email notification inviting you to self-schedule your slot for the Physical Agility Test will go out at a later date. You MUST self-schedule your slot or you will not be allowed to test.

ALL applicants must successfully complete the Physical Agility Test to sit for the in person online exam. (See Examination Process Link on website).

NOTE: An applicant on vacation is responsible for attending the examination on the date scheduled. An applicant falling under federally protected leave (i.e., FMLA, USERRA) is responsible for notifying the Personnel Department no later than the closing date by emailing ***email_hidden*** or calling (334) 615-3180. Please advise us at the time of application if you will need assistance and/or accommodation to take this examination by emailing ***email_hidden***.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department by the closing date of this advertisement by emailing ***email_hidden***.

For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothans website at and click on the employment link.