Salary: See Position Description Location : Mobile County, AL Job Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary Job Number: #36339-0923 Department: Mobile County Sheriff Office Division: Sheriff Opening Date: 11/17/2023 Closing Date: Continuous General Information This is general duty police work, serving legal processes, maintaining order and providing for the care and security of prisoners at the Mobile County Metro Jail. Jurisdiction Annual Salary Range MOBILE COUNTY$49,294 - $78,804* *amended 12/11/24 Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, as in accordance with the APOSTC Administrative Code, and preferably some corrections or law enforcement experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must be at least 21 years of age - no maximum age limit. May be required to have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a sworn law enforcement officer. Description For details, please see Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, email should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-###-####. Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers. The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
- 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
- 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
- 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
- Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
- Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
- Retirement plans
- Employee Credit Union
- Promotion by competitive exam
- Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
- Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs
01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary
02 Are you at least 21 years of age?
03 Are you a U.S. citizen?
04 Do you have a valid driver's license from your state of residence?
05 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- High School or GED
- 1 year of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate Degree
- 3 years of college
- 4 years of college
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
- Master's degree
- Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctoral degree
06 Are you certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards Training Commission as a Peace Officer?
- No
- Yes
- No, but I am Certified
07 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working in a paramilitary or military organization, such as a law enforcement agency, a fire/rescue service department, a corrections or detentions facility, or the United States armed services.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have patrolling in a designated area on foot or in a vehicle to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
09 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have responding to calls and complaints involving fire/medical emergencies, or misdemeanor/felony crimes.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
10 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with the public, providing customer service.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
11 Provide complete and detailed information regarding any law enforcement, security, fire service, or military experience you may have.In your response, include the name of the employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year), and number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any such experience, enter None. 12 Have you ever been fired, discharged, or forced to resign from any job?
13 Have you ever been fired, discharged or forced to resign from any job? If yes, provide details, including the date, name of the employer and reason. If no, enter No. 14 Have you ever bought, sold, or used illegal drugs?
15 Have you ever bought, sold or used illegal drugs? If yes, provide details, to include the following specifics: a) the type and name of illegal drugs used, b) the time period when you used these drugs (duration), c) and the last time (in MM/YYYY FORMAT) you used illegal drugs. If not, enter No in the space below. 16 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law?
17 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? If yes, provide complete details of each conviction, including the type of conviction (misdemeanor or felony), charge, city and state, dates, and action taken. If you have no convictions, enter No. 18 Are you under any charges at this time?
19 Are you under any charges at this time? If yes, include date, charge, and action pending.If no, enter No. 20 Are you on any type of probation, including good behavior at this time?
21 Are you on any type of probation, including good behavior at this time?If yes, provide complete details regarding conviction, reason for probation and type of probation. If no, enter No. 22 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.
- I am not a veteran.
- I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
- I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
- I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
23 Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter None in the blank space below. Required Question