SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000

LATERAL PAY

STARTING SALARY UP TO $68,566.33

RECRUIT PAY

$57,324.51

TAKE HOME CAR

AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETION OF TRAINING

PAID VACATION & SICK LEAVE

accrue up to 480 hours

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000

LATERAL PAY

STARTING SALARY UP TO $66,247.66

RECRUIT PAY

$55,386

TAKE HOME CAR

AVAILABLE AFTER COMPLETION OF TRAINING

PAID VACATION & SICK LEAVE

accrue up to 480 hours

ABOUT TPD

Tuscaloosa Police Department

The Tuscaloosa Police Department offers a career track filled with proven opportunity to advance. With a wide variety of specialty units including Investigations, Special Response Team, Dive Team, Honor Guard, K9 and Helicopter, TPD is the ideal choice to elevate your law enforcement career. Advancement opportunities are abundant in our expanding department and growing city. Make an impact, progress your career and feel the embrace of a city that values its relationship with the Police Department and the men and women who serve every day.

Chief Brent Blankley

A Letter From The Chief

As Chief of Police, my foremost responsibility is to protect and support our officers, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of serving the Tuscaloosa community. A department is only as strong as its officers, and to that end, we prioritize officer safety, training and overall well-being. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our training standards, which surpass state requirements. Trainees undergo intensive classroom preparation, followed by 14 weeks of basic training at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy. This is complemented by at least three months of hands-on experience working closely with your assigned field training officer, allowing you to apply your training and make informed decisions under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Recognizing the importance of physical and emotional well-being, we have established a robust peer support program at TPD. This program provides a confidential space for officers to address challenges encountered both on and off duty.

Additionally, we offer a well-equipped gym facility and diverse fitness training opportunities, empowering you to maintain peak performance. At TPD, we believe in open communication. My office and the entire command staff operate under an open-door policy, fostering a culture of collaboration. This approach has led to positive changes, including modernizing uniforms for enhanced ballistic protection, updating personal appearance policies and offering take-home vehicles for all officers. I know you have many options as a job-seeker in the law enforcement field right now. The Tuscaloosa Police Department stands out by offering unique opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We prioritize innovation, continuous learning and a supportive work culture that enables individuals to excel. I encourage you to reach out to our recruiting staff if you have any questions about working at TPD. Join us and become part of a dynamic team where your skills are valued and your career can thrive.

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Albaradei
“TPD has a good mix of officers just starting out and officers who have spent their careers here. We’re able to work with and learn from some of the very best. I know they value what I do. I feel like my experiences and input are valued, from my immediate supervisors and further up the ranks.”
Alexander Albaradei
Johnston
“We’re lucky to serve a community that is very supportive of law enforcement. Our city leadership is equally supportive, and always willing to make sure we have the most up-to-date equipment and vehicles. The City Council recently invested millions of dollars for a new pay plan that ensures our compensation is among the best in our area.”
Jake Johnston
Williams
“There are so many opportunities for different assignments in a department our size. We’re large enough to have a Special Response Team, dive team, helicopter unit, K9, school resource officer, cyber crime and forensics units. But we’re small enough that we’re able to get to know the community, and see the impact of what we do instead of just moving on to the next call.”
Altoniece Williams
Canez
“I have enjoyed being part of the Tuscaloosa Police family. I have spent the majority of my career in the Training Division, which has given me a great opportunity to teach young officers and observe the progression of their careers. Tuscaloosa Police has also allowed me the enjoyment of working with the Tuscaloosa community in outreach programs and teaching various topics to keep citizens informed on real world situations.”
Richard Canez

[ Units ]

Specialty Units are filled by full-time officers within the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Officers assigned to a specialty unit serve full time in that assigned unit.

[ Assignments ]

Special Assignments are filled by full time officers within the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Officers serving in special assignment roles are on call for the special assignment.

[ Units ]

Specialty Units are filled by full-time officers within the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Officers assigned to a specialty unit serve full time in that assigned unit.

[ Assignments ]

Special Assignments are filled by full time officers within the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Officers serving in special assignment roles are on call for the special assignment.

Benefits

Employment Perks