Minimum Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must be a U. S. Citizen
- Must possess at a minimum an accredited High School diploma or GED
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driver’s history
- Must not have any felony convictions
- Must not have any domestic violence convictions
- Must have a strong moral character and stable emotions and temperament
- Must be able to pass the Alabama Police Officers’ Standards and Training physical agility test and knowledge tests.
- Must pass a thorough drug screening and medical examination.
- If a candidate has been discharged from the military, it must be an honorable discharge
- Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing