Career and College Info for Police and Law Enforcement in Alabama

Schools Concentrating On Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers

• Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Columbia Southern University, Troy University, John C Calhoun State Community College, and Jefferson State Community College.

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Troy University, Auburn, University of North Alabama, and University of South Alabama.
• Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Judson.
• Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Wallace Community College Dothan, NWSCC, Miles College, and Columbia Southern University.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Athens State, Troy University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College, and Wallace Community College Dothan.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Columbia Southern University, Alabama State, Miles College, and Faulkner.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Judson, Miles College, Alabama State, and UA.

Excellence

• SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Auburn and UA.
• % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Alabama State.
• Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Miles College, Auburn, Judson, and Alabama State.

Working as a Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer in Alabama

Police officers have various responsibilities, including enforcing traffic laws, apprehending criminals and suspects, taking action whenever they are called on, and investigating suspicious activities. Read a detailed job description and schools overview for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers.

Police officers in Alabama can increase employment opportunities through the Alabama Police Chiefs Association.

State Requirements

• Police officers in the state are required to be US citizens above the age 21.
• Police officers wishing to work in Alabama must pass physical tests in vision, hearing, strength and agility. Previous education and experience is also taken into consideration.
• Police officers in Alabama can take an accreditation exam governed by the AL Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission.