BECOMING AN OFFICER

It takes a special individual to want to serve their community. We are looking for those willing to go the extra mile and work harder than the person next to them. We look to prepare our officers so they can not only be successful when they arrive to the Academy, but to rise to the top and set the tone for other applicants.

STEP 1:

APPLY

All applications are under the cityoffoley.org. The Foley Police Department classifies non-certified officers as "Police Officer - I". Click here to go to the application.

STEPS TO THE PT TEST

PUSH UPS

Applicants have 60 seconds to get in 22 push ups. You cannot fall to your knees at any point during those 22 push ups. Your chest must touch a block the size of a fist in order for the push up to count.

SIT UPS

You have 60 seconds to finish 25 sit ups. Your fingers must be interlocked behind your head and elbows need to touch your knees in order for each sit up to count. Breaks can be taken in the up position - NOT while lying down.

OBSTACLE COURSE

Participants get 90 seconds to complete the obstacle course. It involves pushing a vehicle 15 feet, scaling a fence, jumping through a window, balancing on a beam, and dragging a 165 pound dummy.

RUN

The final element of the PT Test is the distance run. Applicants have 15 minutes and 28 seconds to complete a 1.5 mile run. It is done outdoors with officers in front of and behind you to control traffic.

What's required?

01.

High School Diploma or its equivalent

02.

Pass the ACT WorkKeys (B.A.T.) or possess an Associate’s Degree or higher

03.

Hold a valid Drivers’ License

04.

Pass psychological exam, drug test, a full driving and criminal background check, and polygraph exam

05.

Pass PT Test

(Certified Officers only need to complete Obstacle Course)

POLICE DEPARTMENT