(Hot Jobs) Law Enforcement Cadet

General Information

This is trainee work in law enforcement assisting law enforcement officers in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

JurisdictionAnnual Salary RangeMobile County$36,653 - $58,595**

City of Mobile$38,220 - $61,101**Effective 10/05/24

• 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, and preferably some experience dealing with the public under varying circumstances.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | Law Enforcement Cadet | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

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 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

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?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you a U.S. citizen?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your current age.

• I am 0-16 years old
• I am 17-21 years old
• I am 22 years old or older
  
  

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

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. This includes experience in programs such as the ROTC, The Mobile County Explorer Academy, or the Police Explorer Program.

• 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
  
  

07

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
  
  

08

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
  
  

09

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
  
  

10

Provide complete and detailed information regarding any work 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."

11

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."

12

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.

13

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."

14

Are you under any charges at this time? If yes, include date, charge, and action pending. If no, enter "No."

15

Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence? If yes, provide complete details. If no, enter "No."

16

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."

17

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.
  
  

18

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.

19

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question