PT TEST IS THIS SATURDAY AT 0700 HOURS AT AVONDALE BALL PARK FOR ALL NEW RECRUIT CANDIDATES
Do you have what it takes to become one of the finest officers in State?
What does Pell City Police offer a successful candidate?
Benefits to Officers:
- Starting Pay $13.88 per Hour
- State Retirement
- 100% Paid Insurance
- 50% Paid Family Insurance
- Free Uniforms
- Take-Home Vehicle w/i Coverage Area
- Intensive Training
- 1-Hour Paid Lunch
- 1-Hour Paid Fitness Training
- Excellent Quality of Life
- Every Other Fri., Sat., Sun. Off
- Secondary Employment Opportunities
- Bi-Monthly Ammunition Issuance
- In-Car Camera Systems
- Free Uniform Cleaning
- Officer Recognition Program
- $350.00 Monthly Hazardous Duty Pay
Beyond the Call of Duty!
Special Assignments:
- Academy Boot Camp Instructor
- Marine Police Program
- Field Training Officer
- Firearms Instructor
- Less-than-Lethal Instructor
- Self-Defense Instructor
- Aviation Support
- SHARP Instructor
- Crime Scene Tech.
- Evidence Technician
- Special Operations Unit
- Crisis Negotiation Unit
- Interdiction Program
- SRT (SWAT) Team
- K-9 Program
- Reserve Supervisor
- Explorer Advisor/Instructor
- Narcotics Enforcement
- Detective Division
- Honor Guard
- DARE/SRO Officer
- VIPS Coordinator
- EMA Liaison
- Polygraph Examiner
- Numerous Committees
- Numerous Boards
Phase I - APOST Physical Fitness Standards Test
- One (1) minute timed push-ups with a minimum of twenty-two (22) proper push-ups.
- Following a twenty minute break, a one (1) minute timed sit-up event with a minimum of twenty-five (25) proper repetitions completed.
- Following a twenty minute break, a 1 ½ mile run is completed within 15 minutes and 28 seconds.
- Successful completion of the APOSTC Agility Course in 90 seconds or less.
Phase II - Written Examination
- Fifty percent (50%) of the raw final candidate score will be derived from a written examination for law enforcement candidates. No cut-off score. This is a timed examination.
Phase III - Background Investigation (One to six weeks)
- Successfully complete the department’s standard background investigation packet within one-week. All required documentation must be submitted in accordance with policy.
- Successfully complete the department’s background investigation phase in compliance with policy and standards.
- Successfully pass the department’s law enforcement screening polygraph examination. Allocate 4 hours for this process. Questions explore criminal involvement, honesty, theft, drug usage, applicant’s background packet, and integrity.
Phase IV - Review Board
- Successful candidates will undergo a review board administered by the Chief of Police and select members from various divisions of the department. This counts as the other 50% of the final score for each candidate. A minimum quantitative score of 70% must be achieved in this area to proceed forward in the process.
Phase V - Medical Screening
- Successfully pass a medical screening examination conducted by the City Physician.
- Successfully pass a drug screen examination.
Phase VI - Training
- Successfully pass the department’s Field Training (FTO) program upon employment with the department.
- Successfully complete the department’s one (1) year probationary period.
Phase VI - Training
- Successfully pass the department’s Field Training (FTO) program upon employment with the department.
- Successfully complete the department’s one (1) year probationary period.
For more information, please contact:
OffSgt. Josh Herren
Pell City Police Department
1905 1st. Avenue North
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 884-3334 ext. #2
joshherren@ePell.net