Dear Prospective Applicant:
I would like to personally invite you to become a member of the
Birmingham Police Department. We are seeking qualified applicants who
are interested in improving the quality of life for area residents through
aggressively yet ethical enforcement of the law and community service.
Our officers must exemplify the values of duty, honor and selfless service
while exhibiting dignity and respect in their daily interactions with the
community.
The Birmingham Police Department is a thoroughly modern agency of
municipal government, serving an area in excess of 160 square miles.
Our services reflect an on-going commitment not only to law enforcement
and crime prevention but also to good community relations, all of which
are hallmarks of a progressive organization.
Chief A.C. Roper
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the State of Alabama Minimum Standards
requirements, the Jefferson County Personnel Board requirements, and
the Birmingham Police Department requirements for Police Officers.
Minimum qualifications are:
*U.S. Citizenship
*At least 21 years of age
*High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
*Valid State of Alabama driver's license
*Pass a physical examination prior to appointment
*No felony convictions
*Good moral character and reputation
*Honorable discharge from armed services
Police Officer Selection Process
The Birmingham Police Department is committed to recruiting and selecting the most qualified applicant. Every applicant must successfully complete every component of the selection process. The process will include, but may not be limited to the following:
*Written Civil Service Examination*Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Screening administered by the Birmingham Police Department*Polygraph Examination*Physical Examination*Psychological Screening*Background Investigation
Academy physical training requires a great deal of physical strength and stamina. both the written test and the physical abilities test are designed to measure an applicant's ability to perform satisfactorily at the Training Academy and on the State's Minimum Standards test. The physical abilities test may include such tasks as:
*Scale fence (6ft)*Drag a 165 lb dummy (5 yards)*Walk on a balance beam (5 yards)*Crawl through a window (2' x 2' opening)*Run 1½ miles (within 15 min and 28 sec or less)*Car push (15ft)
Academy Training
The Birmingham Police Academy curriculum includes approximately 920 hours of instructions, including 480 hours required by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission. All training aids and materials are furnished. Academy training is based on a five day week, eight hour per day schedule and last approximately 22 weeks. Subjects taught range from search and seizure, criminal law, patrol procedures, police community relations and first aid to firearms, defensive tactics and physical fitness. Driving instructions is also included within the curriculum. A recruit must successfully complete all training requirements of the State of Alabama and the Birmingham Police Department.
Field Training Assignment
After successful completion of the Police Academy training, recruits are sworn in and assigned to a Field Training Officer (FTO) in the Patrol Division under the field Training Program. The Field Training Program is designed to produce a highly trained and positively motivated police officer capable of meeting or exceeding standards of performance required by the department. This program is a bridge between academy training and the actual performance of a police officer in the field.
A minimum of 16 weeks is spent working with a field training officer. Police officers who successfully pass this phase of training, gain experience in the Patrol Division, and possess the necessary skills that can be considered for transfer to one of the department's career specialties such as: D.A.R.E. Officer, School Resource Officer, Range/Academy Instructor, Tactical Officer, Mounted Patrol Officer, Bomb Technician, Detective, Evidence Technician, Canine Handler, Polygraph Examiner, Freeway Patrol or Motor scout.
Benefits
*Educational Incentive Pay*Group Medical Benefits*Group Life Insurance*Full Pay while attending the academy*Dental Insurance*Deferred Retirement Option Plan
Recruit Salary
*$35,609.60, High school/GED*$37,356.80, Associates Degree or 64 semester hours or 96 quarter hours*$39,270.40, 4 year College Degree or higher
Pension
*20 year Retirement Plan*Supplemental Pension Plan*Deferred Compensation
Military Leave
*Up to 21 working days leave with pay in a calendar year
Jury Leave
Vacation
*0-12 years - 1 day per month of service*12-25 years - 1½ days per month of service*Over 25 years - 2 days per month of service
Sick Leave
*One day (8 hours) per month
Holidays
*Twelve holidays per year with pay, including your birthday
Longevity Pay
*Provides for bonus pay for continuous uninterrupted service on a graduated basis
Equipment
*Uniforms and equipment furnished at no cost to the officer
Other Law Enforcement Agencies
The Birmingham Police Academy offers Recruit Training for other Law Enforcement Agencies. Minimum compensation to the Birmingham Police Academy from other agencies for the cost of Training their Recruits will be at the discretion of The Chief of Police.
How to Apply
Applications may be filled out on line at: www.jobsquest.org
Dont' Delay!
Find Out About The Birmingham Police Department Recruit Training Program Now. For Further Information Contact:
Birmingham Police Department Hiring Unit
1710 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 254-1712 - Office
(205) 297-8426 - Fax
