Application.

Step 1:  Apply

Apply with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County.  You can apply to all 18 law enforcement departments within the Jefferson County (AL) Merit System 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 year.  After one 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:

• Eligible applications are sent to all 18 law enforcement agencies with vacancies in the Jefferson County (AL) Merit System.

• Vacancies may become available in any of the departments at any time throughout the year, so please be certain to check your email regularly for any communications from the departments.

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

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