Police Officer applicants must meet the following initial qualifications and testing requirements to be considered for employment.

Qualifications

Pre-employment Testing

Written Test:

Physical Agility Test:
The Physical agility test is devised to simulate certain specific activities routinely expected of a police officer on patrol or traffic assignment and consists of nine (9) events designed to measure minimum levels of endurance, strength, agility, and coordination

Part A of the Physical Agility Test:
Each activity (except for the trigger pull) in part A has a time limit of 90 sec.

• Climbing - Run a total of 25 yards then scale a six foot wooden fence.
• Weight Drag - Run 50 feet then drag a weight of 165 pounds for 15 feet.
• Balance - Run a total of 25 yards, surmount a 6" balance beam that is 1' off the ground. Walk the beam a distance of 15 feet, jump down and run an additional 25 yards.
• Pushing - Push a police vehicle on a level, paved surface a distance of 15 feet.
• Crawling - Run a total of 25 yards, crawl through an obstacle approximately 24" square and then run an additional 25 yards.
• Trigger Pull:

• Part A of the trigger pull - The applicant will take the sidearm and with the strong hand, pull the trigger eighteen (18) times within 18 seconds.
• Part B of the trigger pull - During Part A of the test, the barrel of the gun will be extended into a 6" circle. During the test the barrel must not touch any side of the circle.
• Part B of the physical agility test. Time limits are as noted.

• Running - 1.5 mile run with a maximum time of 15 min. and 28 sec.
• Sit-up - Sit up laying on back with knees bent, and fingers interlocked behind head. 25 in one (1) min.
• Push-up - Push up with only the hands and feet touching the ground, the tester will maintain a straight and level back position. 22 in one (1) min.

Other Pre-employment Testing and Requirements:
Police Officer applicants must also submit to the following tests and interviews to be considered for employment:

• Criminal history check and background investigation.
• Drivers history investigation.
• Polygraph Test.
• Psychological Test.
• Medical physical exam and drug test.
• Interview Board--Peer based board interview with current full time Police Officers.
• Final interview with the Chief of Police.

Salary Range, Rank Structure and Benefits

Salary Range and Pay Increases:
Starting Base Salary for Patrolman Rank: $27,851.00 per year.
Top Base Salary for Patrolman Rank: $44,168.00 per year.

Pay increase:
Based on a graduated scale. Step raises are awarded based on merit evaluations. Higher rank increases the base pay scale.

Rank Structure and Promotions

Rank Structure:
Patrolman, Corporal, Sergeant/Investigator, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief of Police.

Promotions:
Based on testing and eligibility. There is no lateral transfers for Sergeant/Investigator, Lieutenant, or Captain Rank.

• Eligibility for the Sergeant/Investigator exam requires three years of experience in the Patrolman rank with the Phenix City Police Department.
• Eligibility for Lieutenant and Captain exam requires one year of experience in the lower rank (one year as Sgt. for Lieutenant exam and one year as Lt. for the Captain exam) with the Phenix City Police Department.
• The positions of Assistant Police Chief and Chief of Police are appointed by the City Council and City Manager.

Benefits

Uniforms and Equipment:
Phenix City Police Department provides Uniforms, leather gear, and other equipment. The departmental issue service weapon is a .40 caliber Glock semi-automatic pistol.

Work Schedule:
The Phenix City Police Department is on a 3/2/2/3 work schedule. Officers work three 12 hour shifts on their three work days and are then off for two days then will work two 12 hours shifts on their next 2 work days after which they will be off for 3 days. Day and night shifts rotate every 120 days.

Vacation:
Eight (8) hours of vacation for each 174 regularly scheduled work hours on active pay status, increasing after five years, and a maximum carry over of 120 hours per year, also increasing after five years.

Holidays:
14 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave:
Eight (8) hours of sick leave for each for 174 regularly scheduled work hours on active pay status, with no maximum accumulation.

Retirement:
Phenix City Police Department participates in the State Retirement System of Alabama.

Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Phenix City offers insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama with employee benefits paid by the city. Employees may include family coverage and pay the difference through payroll deduction.

Other Benefits:
Life insurance, credit union membership, Worker's Compensation, supplemental insurance programs and other services and benefits are available through the department.

Where and How to Apply for a position with the Phenix City Police Department

If you feel that you meet the minimum standards and requirements for employment with the Phenix City Police Department and you would like an application, you can call or write Mrs. Barbara Goodwin, Personnel Manager with the City of Phenix City Personnel Department at:

Personnel Department
931 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36876
(334) 448-2706

or you can contact Captain Jim Hart, Training and Personnel Officer with the Phenix City Police Department at:

Phenix City Police Department - Training Division
50 Downing Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 448-2807

*Notice*
The information found on this page is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a contract with or between the City of Phenix City, the Phenix City Police Department or their employees and any individual or individuals, whether they be prospective employees or current employees, nor does this page imply that positions are currently available with the Phenix City Police Department. Please call or write the above persons at the addresses and phone numbers listed for complete information, including current vacancies and hiring status. The City of Phenix City reserves the right to change all or part of this information without notice.