Experienced Police Officer

Experienced Police Officer | Lateral Transfer Opportunities

Mobile Police Department | Mobile, Alabama

12-Hour Shifts | Three-Day Weekend Every Other Week | Specialized Unit Opportunities

Take Your Law Enforcement Career to the Gulf Coast

You've put in the work. You've handled difficult calls, made critical decisions, served your community, and gained experience that matters. Now, you may be ready for a new opportunity.

The Mobile Police Department is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals interested in bringing their skills, training, and commitment to public safety to Mobile, Alabama.

Whether you're looking for a change of pace, new professional challenges, opportunities to specialize, or a chance to enjoy life on the Gulf Coast, Mobile offers an opportunity to continue your law enforcement career in a city with a strong sense of history, community, and service.

Bring your experience. Build your future. Make your next move to Mobile.

Why Consider a Lateral Move to Mobile?

Competitive Compensation

The Mobile Police Department's listed starting compensation package includes:

• $51,402 base annual salary
• $1,300 per diem
• $3,272 built-in overtime
• $1,420 roll call pay
• $57,394 total listed annual compensation

Eligible officers with qualifying college degrees may also receive educational incentive pay, starting at 5% for an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Experienced officers considering a transfer should contact the department to confirm applicable salary placement, recognition of prior service, and any additional compensation for lateral hires.

A Schedule That Gives You Time Outside the Badge

Police work demands a lot from you and your family. Mobile Police Officers work 12-hour shifts, with a schedule that provides seven working days within a 14-day period and a scheduled three-day weekend every other week.

Enjoy more opportunities to spend time with family, recharge between shifts, and take advantage of everything the Gulf Coast has to offer.

Opportunities to Put Your Experience to Work

Your experience can be an asset to a department that serves a diverse community and addresses a wide range of public safety needs.

Depending on department needs, qualifications, and available openings, specialized assignments may include:

• Tactical Response Unit
• Narcotics and Vice
• K-9 Unit
• Motorcycle Patrol
• Mounted Patrol
• Intelligence
• Internal Affairs
• Youth Services
• Community Policing
• Homeland Security

Whether your strengths are patrol operations, investigations, tactical response, traffic enforcement, or community engagement, these assignments offer potential avenues for continued professional development.

Specialized assignments are subject to department requirements, qualifications, and availability.

Modern Technology and Departmental Resources

The Mobile Police Department uses crime analysis, intelligence gathering, and modern law enforcement technology to support officers in the field.

Departmentwide analysis of crime trends and high-activity areas helps inform tactical planning and resource deployment. The department has also met the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Bring the knowledge you've developed throughout your career and continue building your skills with access to departmental training and technology.

Responsibilities of a Mobile Police Officer

Police Officers perform patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, and other public safety duties throughout assigned areas of the city.

Responsibilities include:

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent crime, enforce laws, and maintain public safety.
• Respond to emergency calls, criminal complaints, traffic accidents, disturbances, and other incidents.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, interview witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Secure crime scenes and make arrests when appropriate.
• Enforce traffic laws, issue citations, operate radar equipment, and investigate traffic accidents.
• Provide emergency assistance and first aid when needed.
• Serve warrants, subpoenas, and other legal notices.
• Transport prisoners and assist with court proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with residents and visitors while addressing complaints and public safety concerns.
• Collaborate with fellow officers and other department personnel.
• Attend required training and maintain proficiency in department procedures and law enforcement practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Officers must be prepared to exercise independent judgment, respond effectively under pressure, and make sound decisions in unpredictable situations. The position involves physical demands and potential personal risk.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the department's applicable hiring requirements, including:

• Minimum age of 19.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to learn and navigate the geography of Mobile.

College coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred. Experience working with the public is also preferred.

Are you currently serving with another police department? Contact the Mobile Police Department to discuss current hiring requirements and whether your prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for a lateral transfer opportunity.

Specific lateral eligibility, certification requirements, salary placement, and recognition of prior service should be confirmed with the department.

Benefits and Employee Resources

The City of Mobile offers a benefits package that includes:

• Medical and dental insurance administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement benefits, subject to applicable eligibility and plan provisions.
• Take-home vehicle program.
• Uniforms, weapons, and other police equipment.
• Basic life insurance and accidental death and disability coverage.
• Dependent life insurance for eligible dependents enrolled in the city health plan.
• Employee assistance program with confidential counseling resources.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Built-in overtime and per diem compensation.
• Potential educational incentive pay for eligible degree holders.

Contact the department for details about benefits eligibility, retirement implications, and the treatment of prior service when transferring from another agency.

Make Mobile Your Next Home

A career move can be about more than the job. It can also be about where you want to spend your time away from work.

Located on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Mobile offers access to Mobile Bay, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, boating, fishing, and nearby white-sand beaches. The city is known for its Mardi Gras traditions, rich history, and attractions such as USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

For officers considering relocation, Mobile offers a coastal lifestyle with a variety of neighborhoods and housing options, along with access to the broader Gulf Coast region.

Continue serving your community while enjoying the opportunities that come with living on the Gulf Coast.

Your Experience Matters. Make Your Next Move.

If you're an experienced law enforcement professional ready to explore a new opportunity, we encourage you to learn more about joining the Mobile Police Department.

Bring your experience, continue your service, and explore your next chapter in Mobile, Alabama. Apply today.

The Mobile Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,402.00 - $82,174.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Mobile, AL 36606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mobile, AL 36606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,402 - $82,174