Effective Date: February 25, 2026
Program Name: Tuscaloosa Police Department Employment Recruitment SMS Program
Operated By: Tuscaloosa Police Department
Contact Email: dnichols@tuscaloosa.com
Contact Phone: (205) 248-4833
SMS Sender Number: (205) 409-9483
1. Program Description
The Tuscaloosa Police Department Employment Recruitment SMS Program (the “Program”) sends automated text messages to individuals who have voluntarily opted in to receive updates about job opportunities, hiring events, application status, testing schedules, and guidance through the hiring process with the Tuscaloosa Police Department. This is a non-commercial public service communication program.
2. How to Opt In
You may opt in to receive SMS messages by visiting the recruitment page at https://jointuscaloosapd.com/recruitment/, completing the interest form, and enabling the “Allow SMS” toggle before submitting. By submitting the form with the SMS toggle enabled, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages from the Tuscaloosa Police Department at the mobile number provided.
The consent language displayed on the opt-in form reads: “With the above toggles enabled and submission of this form, I agree to receive SMS updates from Tuscaloosa Police Department about recruitment.”
By opting in, you confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the mobile number provided and that you are at least 18 years of age.
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies based on your position in the hiring process. You may receive up to 5 messages per month. Messages may include notifications about written test registration, next steps in the hiring process, prescreen questionnaires, and point-of-contact introductions.
4. Message & Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply. Please check with your wireless carrier for details regarding your text messaging plan. The Tuscaloosa Police Department does not charge for this service.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message sent from (205) 409-9483. After opting out, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further messages will be sent unless you re-enroll. You may also request removal by contacting us at dnichols@tuscaloosa.com or (205) 248-4833.
6. Help
For help or more information, reply HELP to any message from (205) 409-9483, or contact us at dnichols@tuscaloosa.com or (205) 248-4833.
7. Supported Carriers
This Program is supported by all major US wireless carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and others. Carrier availability and message delivery may vary. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
8. Types of Messages Sent
Examples of messages you may receive include:
• “Thank you for your interest. The first step in the process is to register for the written test. You can do that here: [link]”
• “For all interested candidates, we have a 3-question prescreen questionnaire. Please fill it out here: [link]”
• “Thank you for submitting your information. We would like to introduce your direct point of contact for next steps.”
9. Privacy & Data Use
The Tuscaloosa Police Department collects your mobile phone number solely for the purpose of sending employment and recruitment-related SMS communications. We will not sell, rent, or share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used exclusively for this Program and is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at the link provided on the opt-in form at https://jointuscaloosapd.com/recruitment/.
10. No Warranties
The Tuscaloosa Police Department provides this SMS Program as a public service on an “as-is” basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted delivery of messages and are not responsible for transmission delays or failures caused by your wireless carrier or third-party services.
11. Modifications
The Tuscaloosa Police Department reserves the right to modify or discontinue this Program at any time. Material changes to these Terms and Conditions will be communicated via SMS or updated on our website.
12. Contact Information
• Email: dnichols@tuscaloosa.com
• Phone: (205) 248-4833
• Website: https://jointuscaloosapd.com/recruitment/
• Mailing Address: Tuscaloosa Police Department, Tuscaloosa, AL
By enabling the SMS toggle and submitting the opt-in form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. To unsubscribe at any time, reply STOP. For help, reply HELP. Message and data rates may apply. Up to 5 messages per month.