Application.

Step 1:  Apply

Apply with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC).  You can apply to all 17 law enforcement departments within Jefferson County, Alabama with a single application.  Click here to apply.

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Step 2:  Meet Qualifications

Your application will be screened and when you meet the qualifications you will immediately be placed on the eligible list.  If you do not meet the qualifications you will receive an email stating why with additional information. 

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​After successful completion of the above steps your name will be added to the eligible register for Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff.  Your name will remain on the register for one (1) year.  After one (1) year, your name will be removed from the register and you will have to reapply and retake the physical ability test to be placed back on the register.

 

Things to be aware of in the Merit System:

• Names of eligible applicants are sent to departments with vacancies throughout the Merit System.

• Vacancies may become available in any of the departments at any time throughout the year.

• Each jurisdiction makes the final hiring decision based on additional screening (e.g., interviews, background and criminal record checks, polygraph tests, drug testing). 

• You may be required to complete another physical ability and physical agility test that includes an obstacle course component at the discretion of the department. 

• Please keep your phone number, email, and address current so departments can contact you.